Adolescent/ Young Adult Cancer

Krashnika wearing scuba diving gear gets ready to dive into water
Read September 24, 2026

What If One Day This Gets Better?

"Sometimes you do not need to know how the whole story ends." Krashnika, a YA cancer survivor, tells her story.
Young adults talk and laugh together while seated around a circle in an indoor group setting
Read April 3, 2025

Young and Diagnosed? Start Here.

If you are a young adult who has been newly diagnosed with cancer, here are 10 things you can do to find support and regain control.
A young woman hugs her dog as they sit together on the edge of a pier overlooking a lake
Read April 11, 2023

Don’t Go It Alone: Find Support as an AYA With Cancer

Young people face unique challenges in their cancer experience. As an AYA, having access to social and emotional support is critical. Keep reading to learn about common challenges AYAs may face, and discover support resources that can help.
Liz Hiles
Read August 17, 2021

A Cancer Advocate Speaks Out About Bladder Cancer and Survivorship

Liz Hiles spent months trying to get answers from medical providers about her unexplained urinary pain. When she was finally diagnosed with bladder cancer, surgery results revealed she had stage 3B cancer. Read on to learn more about Liz’s survivorship story and her work to dispel stereotypes around bladder cancer.