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January 15, 2015 By: Vanessa Laven My fingers flew as I rushed to finish knitting a hat. The winter white yarn, smooth with a hint of sparkle was just the perfect shade to create a warm, cozy [...]

January 1, 2015 By: Emily Drake Whether you have been a part of CancerFightClub for a while or are just learning about us now, you may be unaware that it is a program of Hope & Cope, a [...]

December 18, 2014 By: Sandy Lipkus The holiday season is traditionally a time of joy and celebration, however, for a young adult with cancer, it can be a time of apprehension and uncertainty. [...]

December 16, 2014 By: Julie Szasz Last summer was my first young adult cancer retreat. Oh, what a treat! It was organized in collaboration by Cedars CanSupport, Hope & Cope and VOBOC. Having [...]

December 4, 2014 By: Chad Hammond How do we tell our stories of being ill? As it turns out in my narrative research with young adults living with cancer, there is seemingly no end to the many [...]

September 30, 2014 By: Jamie Penner When you fly on an airplane the flight attendants faithfully conduct the safety demonstration prior to takeoff during which they announce: “Remember to put on [...]

September 11, 2014 By: Noémie Robidoux It’s November 2012. I have been at my job for a few months, and I love the work I do every day. I am gaining confidence in myself. I am becoming more at [...]

August 26, 2014 By: Bonnie Lang Hi! I’m Bonnie Lang, a personal trainer in Calgary, Alberta and one half of the 2-person nonprofit my husband and I run, Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs, [...]

August 14, 2014 By: Marianne Stephan Menopause, sexual intimacy issues, scars, bodies that have betrayed… these are some of the many things you’ll hear out of the mouths of the women at [...]

August 7, 2014 By: Anne Katz PhD, RN One of the biggest issues for single cancer survivors who are interested in dating is if and when to tell a prospective partner about the cancer. And when you [...]