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10 Questions with Stephen

We are so excited to introduce a community member, Stephen Heaviside, who has joined our Cactus Cancer Society Team. Stephen is not new to our community, and you may know him already! Whether you’ve yet to meet him or have hung out with Stephen before, there’s plenty to discover. Read on for more!

Voicing Your Choices: End-of-Life Care for Young Adults

Discussions about end-of-life care are often shrouded in fear – and with good reason. Many cultures discuss death only in terms of loss and pain, often with more questions than answers. And who wouldn’t want to avoid discussing death if it’s what is feared the most? The truth is something altogether harder: if we don’t discuss our choices and our decisions when we are able, those around us will make decisions for us, without the opportunity to respect and honor our wishes.

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From Drug Development to Implementation: Where Your Treatment Came From

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Many cancer patients can rattle off the names of their treatment and maintenance medications without a second thought. But the road from drug development to patient use is long – and many of us never give a second thought to how these treatments are invented, tested, and implemented.

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Happy July!

got some pretty amazing things in the works and we’re very excited about getting back to you this August with more wonderful programs.

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Why The Cancer Experience Can Be Especially Difficult for AYAs

There is clearly a need for research and healthcare institutions to pay more attention to AYAs to help mitigate negative outcomes. So, the most urgent question becomes… What can be done to help?

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So, What Exactly Is An AYA?

An adolescent just diagnosed with cancer who is exploring their identity will likely have very different needs than a young adult recently diagnosed with cancer who just had their first child.

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Check Out Our Limited-Edition Merch!

We know how much you love swag, so we’ve added some new limited-edition designs to our online shop! These designs celebrate just how strong and resilient (and sometimes a little prickly) our community is. These designs will only be available for our birthday month, so head to our shop before April 30th to get yours!

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