January means new planners for some, resolutions for others, the sign of another year conquered and lived through. It is a fresh, clean page… with a caveat. The word January comes from the Roman god Janus, who had two faces: one looking forward, the other looking back. Janus was the god of doorways, transitions, and probably the mythical place of young adult cancer survivorship.
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Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Mom’s Marijuana by Dan Shapiro. This week, we’re reading Pages 214-237. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Mom’s Marijuana by Dan Shapiro. This week, we’re reading Pages 181-214. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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Check out this video on knowing if a symptom is normal, decoding medical terminology on the internet, and learning as much as you can as a young adult facing cancer. Whether you’re interested in advocating for yourself, learning more about patient and provider communication, getting support, or learning about extra resources, we’ve got you covered!
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Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Mom’s Marijuana by Dan Shapiro. This week, we’re reading Pages 154-181. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. In honor of the incredible cancer caregivers in our lives, we are highlighting the importance of their place in the story. Read on to find blog posts from Cactus Cancer Society and The Negative Space, an organization that shines a light on the realities of caregiving, provides direct services to caregivers, and educates and equips those who support them with concrete tools and strategies.
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Check out this video on getting to know your healthcare team, who you can ask for, and who you can count on as a young adult facing cancer. Plus, some great tips on mental health support! Whether you’re interested in advocating for yourself, learning more about patient and provider communication, getting support, or learning about extra resources, we’ve got you covered!
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Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading Mom’s Marijuana by Dan Shapiro. This week, we’re reading Pages 121-151. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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In honor of National Caregiver Month in November, we will be highlighting the amazing caregivers in our community and beyond. We are so excited to introduce Sara Quilici Giles, a member of Cactus Cancer Society community. Read on for more about Sara and her story.
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Check out this video on driving your own bus, speaking up for yourself, and advocating for yourself as a young adult facing cancer. Whether you’re interested in advocating for yourself, learning more about patient and provider communication, getting support, or learning about extra resources, we’ve got you covered!
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