Stupid Cancer

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We will be hosting the final session TONIGHT of this month's Discussion Series, Mental Health after Treatment. The session entitled, “The Long Haul," will focus on how to manage long term mental health and coping strategies for #AYA patients and survivors. stpdcn.cr/3k4WOWw

LAST CALL FOR SESSIONS AT CANCERCON 2023 Are you or someone you know an experienced speaker who wants to hit a big stage and make a big impact at this year's #CancerCon? This is the last chance to submit a session proposal. Deadline : February 26, 2023. stpdcn.cr/CC23CFS

This week we are highlighting Mya's story. As one who had little over a year left until she graduated as a doctor, Mya's cancer journey was unique in that it lead her to learning what it was to be a patient first hand. Read the rest of her story here : stpdcn.cr/3E2ITHE

Join us at Nuyorican Poets Cafe next month for a social and intimate evening of storytelling - our first in-person NYC Storytelling Open Mic in over two years! See you there! stpdcn.cr/3HhHDkM

We’re proud to partner with Triage Cancer for their Conference Series! These FREE events provide valuable information about understanding your health insurance options, navigating employment, managing finances, and more. Join us online on May 20: TriageCancer.org/Conferences

Join our community member Alyssa tomorrow evening to hang out with fellow pediatric cancer survivors and talk about your journey as an AYA navigating adulthood. Register here : stpdcn.cr/3YMUeDO

Looking for a special way to celebrate your birthday this year? Have A Very Stupid Cancer Birthday! Donating your birthday to Stupid Cancer is super easy - and dare we say, fun. Check out this little kit to help you along the way : stpdcn.cr/3jN9wcG

Join us on Mondays this month as we explore the many ways mental health is impacted after cancer with other AYAs that understand. Full session descriptions and registration are available here: stpdcn.cr/3k4WOWw

As cancer isn’t expected for this age group, many AYAs suffer from delayed or misdiagnosis, as was the case for Tammy. Hear the rest of her story: stpdcn.cr/3YkIaKf

89,000 adolescents and young adults (AYA) are diagnosed with #cancer in the US each year, and yet this group is heavily under-represented and under-served. Find out how @StupidCancer works to end isolation for those affected by AYA cancer 👇 accessibe.com/blog/news/givi…

WE ARE 16! Happy Birthday to us! What's a BDAY without a gift? Support Stupid Cancer with a recurring $16 monthly donation for the rest of 2023! stpdcn.cr/Donate HAPPY SWEET SIXTEEN TO US!

Check out the recorded presentation from #DCC22 on some of the "unsung heroes" of your medical team and how they can support you, with a panel featuring an oncology pharmacist, social worker, dietician, and more. stpdcn.cr/3RXhnRO

Happy Valentine's Day! While today may focus on the more romantic kinds of love, don't forget to show yourself some unconditional love as well -- today and always.

Will you be our Valentine? The season of love has us all seeing red...hearts that is! Check out some of the red Stupid Cancer merch now available in our store just in time for #ValentinesDay . stupidcancer.org/store

Nuclear medicine scans are an important part of your cancer journey, however, health care providers currently aren’t required to report errors called extravasations. Check out the latest article by Patients For Nuclear Medicine for more info: stpdcn.cr/3jVETBT

This week we are sharing Ashley’s spoken word performance that she performed at our Pass the Mic event this winter. In this powerful piece she shares her journey as a mixed woman, and cancer survivor through the lens of her hair. bit.ly/3HSWqnB

The bold goals laid out by President Biden as part of The White House Cancer Moonshot directly align with the purpose and vision of the Heartbreak rural health initiative. Along with OffScrip Health, Stupid Cancer is proud to lend its support. offsc.rip/whitehouse

It’s finally here… our first in-person Storytelling Open Mic in over two years! We’re so excited to engage our local community in New York City to share and listen to the stories of all the AYAs here. stpdcn.cr/3HhHDkM

#ICYMI Stupid Cancer in Atlanta this week! Our very own Chelsea Donahue will be hosting a Live Meetup just for AYAs at Top Draft in the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN center this THURSDAY. See you there! stpdcn.cr/406LCcC