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“Cancer ghosting” — when friends and family disappear after a cancer diagnosis. It’s real. It’s painful.
Chelsey’s story highlights an often-overlooked part of the #cancer experience, & it’s a must-read for anyone who wants to better support a loved one. npr.org/2024/12/18/nx-s1-517…
Ten years ago, Kirsten danced at @EDC_LasVegas for the first time, and it lit up something inside her that even cancer couldn’t dim. ✨
Today, our CEO Abby returns for her 6th #EDC, reconnecting with her daughter’s spirit in the place she felt most alive.
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AYA Cancer Awareness Week is coming in HOT 💥
And so is #RealTalkAYA—our no-BS Instagram Live series hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver Chiara Riga-Zhao.
We’re pulling back the curtain on the real, raw, and ridiculous chaos of the AYA cancer experience.
🎤 APRIL 10 @ 4PM PT: Cancer & Comedy
Cancer? Not funny. The 💩 it puts you through? Absolutely WILD.
Join comedian + #metastaticbreastcancer thriver Annie Bond as we laugh through the madness and unpack why humor is actually a survival skill.
Drop your questions below 👇
Gabfest Grand Finale! 😎
From navigating the unknown to planning your next moves (with some epic dance breaks in between), we’ve got a little something for everyone to close out #Gabfest 2024.
We’ll see you on the (virtual) dance floor! ➡️cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
🎙️ #Gabfest Day 4: Today’s sessions will focus on elevating voices, honoring experiences, and finding creative ways to express yourself and navigate the cancer experience.
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🎁 Choosing thoughtful gifts for someone with #cancer starts with knowing what your loved one truly wants and what to avoid.
This #GiftGuide is packed with practical and comforting ideas that show your support without adding unintentional stress.
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🎶#Gabfest Day 3: Today’s sessions are turning up the volume on emotions, uncovering joy, and sharing your unique story. Get ready to connect, reflect, and celebrate the power of community.
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Gabfest Day 2: Today, we will be getting #unplugged and diving into a safe and intimate conversation about sexual health, body image, and how to communicate your needs to your healthcare providers.
Let’s keep the momentum going. Join us ➡️ cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
Today is Day 1 of #Gabfest! 🥳
We're joining @cactuscancersoc & @ElephantsTea for a week of interactive online survivorship crash courses for facing #cancer.
If you're affected by or work in the field of young adult cancer, we hope you will join us ➡️ cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
💌 Send a FREE card to a cancer patient
➡️ b-present.org/send-a-card
Your words can be the reason someone facing #cancer feels connected, supported, & loved. Our team will hand-deliver your card to a patient in the hospital. Submit by Dec 15.
RT to help us spread the word! 🫶
Today is #GivingTuesday!✌️
Please consider a gift of $2, $22, or $222 to help us send holiday cards to cancer patients, expand the reach of our Supporter Roadmap, & fund our Support Starter Kits.
Donate at 2 PM (local time) to double your donation ➡️ b-present.org/giving-2sday/
TOMORROW is #Giving2sday! Help us make cancer patients feel less alone this holiday 👇
💌 $2 gift sends a holiday card to a cancer patient
📔 $22 gift sends 10 Supporter Roadmaps to hospitals
🎁 $222 gift sends 2 Support Starter Kits
Donate early ➡️b-present.org/giving-2sday/
Back again! ✌️This Giving 2sday, we’re igniting the power of 2.
Join us on Dec. 3 to help patients feel less alone this holiday, expand our Supporter Roadmap reach & fund our next round of Support Starter Kits. Want to help us get a head start? Head to b-present.org/donate.
🌊☀️ Ocean views, fresh air, and great company.
We teamed up with our adventure buddies at @FirstDescents for an AYA Community hike at Sunset Cliffs, led by the fabulous Lisa aka “Doxie,” and it was pure magic!
Struggling to set boundaries while supporting a loved one with #cancer? You’re not alone—and we've got just the thing to help.
Download our Setting Boundaries worksheet gives you the tools to balance compassion with self-care. 📷 bit.ly/bpsetboundaries
Supporting a loved one with #cancer through wedding planning can be both beautiful and challenging. Our latest blog uncovers tips and thoughtful ways to make the experience easier.💪
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