Young Adult Program
Are you in your 20's or 30's trying to deal with cancer? CancerCare offers specialized services for young adult patients, caregivers and those who have lost a loved one, including:
Counseling
Talk with an oncology social worker one-on-one who can work with you from diagnosis through survivorship providing emotional and practical support. Meet with someone in person or over the phone.
Support Groups
Connect with others your age to share support, resources and tips for managing the challenges of cancer during this important time in your life.
Online Support Groups — Password-protected and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Young Adults with Cancer
- Young Adult Caregivers
Face-to-Face Support Groups — At our New York City office
- Young Adults with Cancer
- Young Adults: Life After Cancer
- Young Adults Coping with the Loss of a Parent
- Young Women with Breast Cancer
- Young Adult Caregivers
Connect Education Workshops
Hear the latest cancer information straight from top experts in these hour-long, live discussions. Past workshops are available as podcasts.
Podcasts:
- Balancing Cancer and Careers: Living and Working with Cancer
- Young Women with Breast Cancer: Treatment-Specific Choices, Fertility and Careers
- The Importance of Communicating with Your Doctor About Follow-Up Care
- Supporting Your Children and Teenagers During Your Cancer Treatment
- Managing Your Costs of Recovery
- Cancer and the Workplace: A Review of Your Legal Protections
- Rediscovering Intimacy in Your Relationships Following Treatment
- Finding Hope and Meaning After Treatment
Publications
Download or order our free booklets and fact sheets offering up-to-date, easy-to-read information about the latest treatments, managing side effects and coping with cancer.
Booklets:
Fact Sheets:
- "Young Adults with Cancer"
- "Helping Children Understand Cancer: Talking to Your Kids About Your Diagnosis" [español]
- "Helping the Sibling of the Child with Cancer"
- "Helping Teenagers When a Parent Has Cancer"
Financial Assistance
Speak with our staff to help you manage financial concerns and provide referrals. Limited aid is available to eligible families for cancer-related costs like transportation and child care.
Practical Help
Community workshops, therapeutic activities and special events throughout the year. View our calendar.
Watch CancerCare Young Adults Program Director Julie Larson talk about the unique concerns of young adults facing cancer, as seen on the Stand Up 2 Cancer website. Posted with permission.
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As always, CancerCare services are provided completely free of charge and in both English and Spanish.
Podcasts for Young Adults with Cancer
The Lance Armstrong Foundation has launched a series of 13 video podcasts where you can listen to the experiences of other young adults and gather tips and tricks about a wide variety of cancer-related issues and concerns. LIVESTRONG: A Podcast Series for Young Adults with Cancer relays important information about common physical, emotional and practical concerns. Each video is 5–7 minutes long and addresses the unique needs of young adults with cancer. Check it out!
The CancerCare Young Adult program is a member of the LIVESTRONG™ Young Adult Alliance.