Want to find a sustainable way to contribute to the young adult cancer community? Look no further than The Greenhouse, a collection of folks invested in the care of young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers that often go unaddressed in healthcare systems.
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The experience of young adult cancer can be extremely isolating. There’s the feeling of being the youngest on the infusion floor, or hearing from family and friends that you’re “too young” to have cancer. All of these feelings were further complicated by the onset of COVID-19, when in-person support groups ceased meeting and many immunocompromised patients were forced to stay home in order to stay safe. Even now, as the world recalibrates to the reality of COVID-19, the young adult cancer community is still as vulnerable as ever. That’s where Cactus Cancer Society comes in.
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We hear you: you love the look of plants but have a terrible time remembering when to water them. Get around this common challenge with our June Art Workshop as we make Paper Spider Plants! Bring some green into your home and keep your house pet-friendly with this awesome craft.
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Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. This week, we’re reading Chapters 13 – 14, Pages 235 – 284. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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In Unspoken Ink, one of our most popular programs here at Cactus Cancer Society, our participants write in response to prompts, ranging from pictures to quotes to poetry. We are proud to share the work of our writers here on our blog, including this piece, which is part of a series entitled Fresh Ink.
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In Unspoken Ink, one of our most popular programs here at Cactus Cancer Society, our participants write in response to prompts, ranging from pictures to quotes to poetry. We are proud to share the work of our writers here on our blog, including this piece, which is part of a series entitled Fresh Ink.
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We’ve got some great programs coming up in March! Check out our Upcoming Programs for information on how to sign up!
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It was 67 degrees in my hometown today – rare for the Northeast in mid-February. I didn’t even have to put on a coat to take my dog outside. It was that quintessential Fool’s Spring where I forgot that it could even be like that outside. And I got lulled into that familiar old lie: what problems did I have when it was this warm outside? I can’t remember. Maybe this Spring I will have no problems. Or I will have them and I won’t care because it’s warm out.
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Really excited about being a part of Cactus Cancer Society, but have a terrible black thumb? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! Come to our March Creative Art Workshop, where we’ll be building Lego Succulents. Maybe you’ve got a massive Lego Death Star at home, or haven’t played with plastic blocks since you were a kid. This kit is sure to be an enjoyable way to get crafty, make something unique to display, and offer you time to hang out with your young adult cancer peers.
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Welcome to the comments and discussion of the Young Adult Cancer Book Club! We are reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. This week, we’re reading Chapters 3-4, Pages 33-69. Read our participants’ reactions in the comments section below!
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