Province / Territoire / État: |
Manitoba |
Téléphone: |
709.579.7325 or Toll-free: 1.877.571.7325 |
Description: |
Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) provides support services to young adults affected by cancer in their late teens, 20s, and 30s. We offer web-based services and face-to-face retreats and conferences. We will connect with any young adult you meet who is eligible to our services to see how we can help. These initiatives include: - Localife – peer-led activity-based groups for young adult cancer patients/survivors and supporters to connect with their peers - Retreat Yourself – a weekend retreat for young adult cancer patients/survivors and supporters to get together and discuss issues related to their cancer - Retreat Yourself Adventure - provides young adult cancer patients/survivors and supporters a chance to tackle survivorship issues on an Adventure that will push their limits and challenge them physically and mentally - Survivor Conference - annual conference that brings together young adult cancer patients/survivors and supporters to learn useful tips to live a healthier and happier life. - The Big Cancer hookup! – annual webcast showcasing young adults and their real-life cancer stories - We Get It – video series addressing relevant issues for young adults. Videos include information on: delayed diagnosis, disintrajectorization, isolation, fertility, independence, relationships and survivorship |