Elephants and Tea

The Elephant in the room is cancer. Tea is the relief conversation provides. Our mission is to help cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers feel less alone in their cancer experience and experience relief through self-expression. Join our herd!

We’re proud to partner with Triage Cancer for their Conference! This FREE event provides valuable information about understanding your health insurance options, navigating employment, managing finances, and more. Join us online on October 18: TriageCancer.org/Conferences

Are you a patient or caregiver with a story to share? Get paid $120 per hour for participating in surveys, interviews, and online communities. Your voice matters—help shape the future of healthcare! Sign up today! ow.ly/WjtA50X6le8

LAST CALL! 🎉 Writers, share your stories on 'The Give and Take of Cancer' for a chance to be featured at Perkatory! 📝 Submissions due Sept 26. What have you gained or lost? Submit here: tinyurl.com/yvzrdphv

Join us for our next STEEP conversation with Kayla! When: Tuesday, October 7th from 7:00 - 8:30pm ET Topic: JEALOUSY Let's explore these feelings in a judgment-free space. Register here: tinyurl.com/yncs2u7j

A new Perkatory is brewing! Our annual "Dear Cancer" Perkatory is taking place on October 9th at 7pm ET, where our four featured authors will share their letters to cancer. Our nonprofit sponsor for this event is @fuckcancer. Register at tinyurl.com/yc5kse2d

It's time to introduce another new member of our Patient Advisory Committee, Tim Grey! "I started treatment during the pandemic, and the virtual events and happy hours were a lifeline in a time of no contact." #AYA #ElephantsAndTea #AYACancer

Meet our new PAC member, Carrie Tam! 🎉 "The Perkatories and magazine release launches are so powerful in that they give survivors and caregivers ways to share their articles in their own voices, which adds an extra layer of emotion." #AYACancerCommunity @ElephantsAndTea

Join Kayla for our STEEP conversation on JEALOUSY! 💬 Oct 7, 7-8:30pm ET. Let’s explore these feelings in a judgment-free space. #MentalHealth #Support Register here: tinyurl.com/yncs2u7j

#CalvesAndCocoa #SharingStoriesSippingCocoa #LifeIsToughButSoAmI #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancerSupport #PediatricCancer #ShareYourStory #YouAreNotAlone #WriteForUs

We are excited to announce the release of the very first issue of a brand new magazine, specifically created and designed for kids ages 10-14 who are navigating cancer. We proudly present to you: Calves and Cocoa. Read the first issue here: calvesandcocoa.org/issue1

RSVP for Triage Cancer’s FREE webinar for Open Enrollment on 9/16! TriageCancer.org/Webinars Learn health insurance basics, tips for picking a plan, & more. + FREE CE for professionals. #TriageTalks #CancerRights #OpenEnrollment

Register here: edge.surveyresearchfeedback.com/e.asp?p=NCC250…

Our community knows survivorship is a lifelong journey. Add your voice to the 2025 Survivorship Survey by @CancerAdvocacy (twitter.com/CancerAdvocacy). Your insights will guide advocacy and push for better care. #CancerNation #SurvivorshipSurvey2025 #HereToBeHeard #CureForCare

Join @TriageCancer for a FREE webinar about Open Enrollment on 9/16! Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars. This webinar will take the mystery out of the open enrollment process. Attendees will learn health insurance terms and tips for comparing and picking health insurance plans.

Join @TriageCancer for a FREE webinar about health insurance denials on 8/12! Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars. Learn about the appeals process for individual and employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, and Medicaid. + FREE CE for professionals. #TriageTalks #CancerRights

What happens when young voices come together to share their stories and advice for other kids in treatment? Something honest. Something healing. Coming this September… #CalvesandCocoa #ComingSoon #PediatricCancer

Join @TriageCancer for a free webinar on 7/24 to unpack what’s in the new “One Big Bill” (Budget Reconciliation Act) and how it could impact:  ✅ Health care access ✅ Food assistance ✅ Student loans ✅ Taxes & financial support ✅ Consumer rights

We are looking for writers to submit their letters to cancer to be posted on our website! Theme: Dear Cancer Submissions Due: Friday, August 22nd If you could speak to cancer, what would you say? elephantsandtea.org/contact/write-…

Join @TriageCancer for a FREE webinar about Clinical Trials on 7/22!  Register: TriageCancer.org/Webinars. Learn how to find, qualify, and pay for clinical trials. It will also dispel common myths and explain insurance coverage for clinical trials. + FREE CE for professionals.

Our offices will be closed next week (June 30th-July 4th), but we’ll be back on July 7th with fresh new content. In the meantime, it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on our incredible past issues and articles. Visit our website elephantsandtea.org