Grab a cup of coffee and sit down for 10 questions with the newest team member of Cactus Cancer Society, Lauren Morales LCSW. Think of it like a coffee chat where you get to peek into some of her favorites, her quirks, and the best advice she’s received. Here are ten questions, ten honest answers — equal parts lighthearted and thoughtful.
Continue readingHow do stress, conflict, and isolation impact cancer outcomes?
Join Our Next Survivorship Series!
Our Late Fall cohort of our popular Survivorship Series has a few more spots remaining!
Not familiar with our Survivorship Series? You’ll get the best of our Cactus Cancer Society programming, all with the comfort of hanging the same group of young adults facing cancer each week.
Together, 25 young adults facing cancer (patients and survivors alike) will go through an 8-week, online program experience where you’ll hit the highlights of our workshops! You’ll form a tight-knit community and each week, you’ll take part in a different 2-hour program with the same group of young adults moving together through the series.
After our in-person workshops, you’ll have access to a private social media group for your cohort of 25 young adults where you can connect and communicate. Please note, when you sign up you are committing to take part in all 8 weeks.
Sound like your cup of tea? Sign up here!
YA Cancer Gabfest 2022: Registration Is Open!
Registration for YA Cancer Gabfest 2022 is now open! Throughout the week of December 5th, we invite you to share, explore, and learn as we socialize and engage with each other.
Continue readingResearch Roundup!
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 focused on YAs with cancer!
Continue readingMeet Our New Program Coordinator!
Hi folks! I’m Christina, the new Program Coordinator here at Cactus Cancer. I’m excited to officially introduce myself!
Continue readingLooking for Help With Clinical Trials?
Finding a clinical trial can be overwhelming. Patients are often left to search for trials on their own, leaving them with more questions than answers. Fortunately, our friends at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society provide a free service to take this burden off patients and their families!
Continue readingDating and Cancer History: To Disclose or Not to Disclose?
Cancer is my heaviest baggage. It’s my crazy ex-girlfriend that tried to kill me, and I would hate it if she ever came back, but she’s crazy, so she might. And I feel that I have to tell you at some point, so when’s the right time?
Continue readingProgress with Prozac
After Facing Testicular Cancer, I Realized I Was Feeling Depressed – So I Asked For Antidepressants
Continue readingYou Are Not Alone. I Repeat: You Are Not Alone.
I wish that I had the awareness that this was a common feeling for AYAs when I was first diagnosed and undergoing treatment, because, although I had so much support from my family and friends, I still felt isolated and misunderstood.
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