Social support and resources for young adults affected by #AYAcancer #cancer in #PHL and beyond.
Philadelphia PA
Joined September 2014
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YA Cancer Connection retweeted
🌏Today proved that despite a global #pandemic, #AYACancer #advocacy continues.
📚The #YACancer movement was built by grassroots #innovators and leading scientists 👩🔬
👏Thank you, @YACancerConnect, for bringing us together + reminding us we are stronger together!
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
I am excited to be an opening speaker & kickoff #Cancervention2020 - a free virtual conference for the #AYACSM community!
Join me and leading #AYACancer orgs on 10/3 for learning, support + community-building.
yacancerconnection.org/cance…
@YACancerConnect @KimmelCancerCtr
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Thank you to @YACancerConnect for the opportunity to be on your #Cancervention2020 opening panel with @marissadt28, @FabianBolin and @ElephantsTea #AYACSM
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Thank you @YACancerConnect for the opportunity to be apart of the opening panel for today’s Cancervention!
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Register today for #Cancervention2020, a free virtual conference for the AYA "masses"! On 10/3, join national #AYAcancer orgs for learning, support, + community-building. bit.ly/2Z58Gui @YACancerConnect
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
We're excited to participate in #Cancervention2020 a free virtual conference for the AYA "masses"! On 10/3, join us and other national #AYAcancer orgs for learning, support, + community-building. yacancerconnection.org/cance… @YACancerConnect @KimmelCancerCtr
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
We're excited to participate in #Cancervention2020 a free virtual conference for the AYA "masses"! On 10/3, join us and other national #AYAcancer orgs for learning, support, + community-building. ow.ly/xR7T50BBrhk @YACancerConnect @KimmelCancerCtr
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Hi @YACancerConnect, we still have open spots at our FREE Virtual Summer Campference for young people, ages 16-24, living with cancer from June 25-27. Do you know anyone that would be interested in joining? Please retweet: nextstepnet.org/campference
Thank you!
#SummerCampference
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Our Executive Director, Rebecca V. Nellis, recently spoke with @aneripattani @PhillyInquirer about what young adult cancer patients & survivors should consider when approaching disclosure during the job-search process. Read more here: bit.ly/2KwlNg9 #bethebossovercancer
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
One of @dfishervance's dates thought #cancer was contagious. Another said he understood what it's like b/c he takes insomnia meds. "You just have to laugh with the mortification of it all," she said of disclosing her cancer status
@PhillyInquirer
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YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Ever wondered what's the best thing to say (or not to say) to someone who has just been diagnosed w/ cancer? Check out this video created with feedback from several YAs and in partnership with BU Activist Lab: bit.ly/30vyYEc #ayacancer #ayacsm
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Jamil Rivers had to work throughout her #breastcancer treatment to support her family. Allyson Lynch had to move back home. Ben White had to leave the Navy. - The toll of #cancer in young adults - @phillydotcom @PennMedicine @LivingBeyondBC @TheColonClub buff.ly/2IwCyIq
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week focuses on 15 - 39 year olds with cancer. Let's talk about the barriers they face and what needs to change in order to better serve this community. #AYAware #AYACancer #AYACSM
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
April 6 is our 16th Annual Young Adult Cancer Conference! Join your #AYAcancer peers and families for a day of workshops and connection to help you cope. Email [email protected] to register. More details: bit.ly/2HiGaik #AYACSM
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Survivors don’t want to identify with the labels that society assigns them. It's time to tear down cancer stigmas amongst young people & for survivors to stop having to hide their history for fear of rejection or exclusion. Today, it's time to #removelabels
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
Save the date! Saturday, April 6th for our annual Young Adult Cancer Conference @DanaFarber. Connect w/ other young adults & learn tips to help you cope. Stay tuned for more details on our webpage: bit.ly/2HiGaik #ayacsm #ayacancer
YA Cancer Connection retweeted
@YACancerConnect Know any #CollegeBound #CancerSurvivors we should know of? Please share the FSF scholarship app.
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