We want YOU to be part of our Birthday Bash! Our community is full of some amazing and talented young adults facing cancer! To celebrate our birthday, we’re showcasing our community’s talents in a live performance during our virtual Birthday Bash on Thursday, April 28th at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET.
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The current best wisdom I keep reminding myself of is from my daughter’s current favorite Disney/Pixar movie, Luca. Anytime the main character, Luca, doubts taking a chance because of his inner voice, he shouts, “Silenzio, Bruno!” We’ve adopted the mantra in our house.
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Cactus Cancer Society is turning 7 and we’re celebrating our birthday throughout the entire month of April!
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It is not uncommon to wonder how we can make a difference when Big Things are happening. We can, though, make a difference even in the smallest of ways. We might start with our own self-care. Are we getting enough rest? Have we connected even virtually with loved ones to make sure we’re connecting? Do we need a snack?
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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 this research opportunity looking at humor among friends during cancer!
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Christina’s Guide to Not Losing Your Ever Loving Mind: Making Insurance, Prescription, and Medical Phone Calls
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Who was this imposter who had taken over my body? My friends tried to understand, but with nothing in their health repertoire even close to cancer, there were things they just couldn’t connect with. I tried to find support but there wasn’t any nearby…
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Check out what’s happening at Cactus Cancer Society this March!
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Our friends over at the Coleman Supportive Oncology Collaborative and UChicago Medicine want to improve the support and care they offer to adolescents and young adults, and they’d love to hear from you!
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Dear Cancer,
This letter is long overdue. I think I need to spell some things out. There are some truths that I need to state out loud – just to set the record straight between us.
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