Programs
Join Jean Rowe, LCSW, Certified Journal Therapist, in this journal drop-in designed to help you tune in and reset during a chaotic time.
Each Art Workshop is designed to teach you the basics of an art form such as sketching, comics, painting, jewelry making, crafting, and more.
Get to know the experts in our community as they answer your questions on the young adult cancer survivorship experience!
Ask Dr. Anne Katz! Ever had a question about relationships or sex that you felt too shy to ask a nurse or doctor but really need the answer?
Looking to read a good book (cancer or not cancer related) and connect with other young adult cancer survivors and caregivers at the same time?
Build your lego creations while hanging out with other young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Everyone keeps secrets. From the time we are young, we file some things away to keep as a secret, either as a white lie, a way to protect other people, or even a way to protect ourselves.
In this program, we will combine our fun art workshop environment with our popular writing techniques from Unspoken Ink and give participants a chance to respond to prompts with what speaks to them most, either drawing or writing.
Angie Giallourakis (aka Mamma G) will be leading guided yoga nidra meditation classes. This is in partnership with Elephants and Tea!
In this guys-only program, we’ll shoot the breeze with other young adult cancer patients and survivors. Nothing is off the table.
Whether you're looking for one night workshops or a full journaling series, check out the upcoming journaling workshops here.
Here at Cactus Cancer Society, we’re always interested in amplifying the voices and experiences of young adults facing cancer, and making sure this population is represented in research. Check out these research opportunities to see how you can use your story to help others!
Things are about to get sketchy in the most delightful way. Join us for Sketchy Business, a fun, come-as-you-are art drop-in where we play with pens, markers, and whatever else is within reach. No rules, no pressure, no art degree required.
Learn creative tools for helping patients manage the top three most commonly reported long-term effects among young adult cancer patients: fatigue, fear of recurrence, and anxiety.
This CE course provides a comprehensive introduction to the unique medical, developmental, and psychosocial challenges faced by young adults with cancer, including fertility, sexuality, survivorship care, and more.
Join us for monthly 90-minute drop-in smorgasbord featuring all things Cactus Cancer and creativity. Each month, we'll explore a new theme designed to help young adults facing cancer tap into meaning, expression, grounding, resilience, and a little bit of magic. Grab whatever supplies you love or whatever is in reach, follow the guided prompts, and let your creativity do the talking.
Build a strong foundation in young adult cancer care while gaining practical tools to support survivors long after treatment ends with this bundled learning package.
Each December, join us for a week of interactive survivorship crash courses for facing cancer.