Adolescent/ Young Adult Cancer

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.

Colorectal Cancer Rates Are Rising in YAs ― Here's What to Know
CRC is becoming more common among young adults. Know the risk factors, symptoms, and screening recommendations.

Jokes Allowed: How Humor (and Other Strategies) Helped This YA Cope With Late-stage Cancer
Late-stage melanoma and a grueling immunotherapy treatment regimen didn't keep actress and comedian Courtney from her love for humor and joking. Read on for Courtney's story of resilience and survivorship.

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.

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.

One Young Adult's Experience with Cancer
In this blog from our Pasadena affiliate, our guest blogger shares the story of Olivia Gaines, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia when she was in college. Her powerful story represents the experience of many adolescents and young adults who face cancer.

How You Can Help a Young Adult With Cancer in Need
If you are looking for ways to support a young adult with cancer, these 3 things can help you advocate for and support your friend or loved one — and AYAs across the country and world.

How to Support a Loved One with Cancer
Not sure how to support a friend or family member with cancer? A cancer survivor weighs in on how to (and how not to) support loved ones with cancer.