Connecting Young Adults with Cancer Peer Meet-Up for AYAs

August 13, 2025 · 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

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Virtual Event
Cost
Free
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Description

Connecting Young Adults with Cancer meetup is a peer group for young adults that have been diagnosed with cancer as a teen or young adult. Our fantastic group comprises current and post treatment patients who look to connect with others who have faced similar battles. Talking with someone other than a parent, doctor, or friend that gets it, is crucial. Come hang out!

Agenda

  • October: #squadghouls

    Friendships and relationships during cancer.

  • November: “Let’s Give Em Pumpkin to Talk About”

    Challenges during and post treatment.

  • December: “Deck the Halls but Not Your Family”

    Navigating Through Trauma and Building Resiliency & Tools


  • January: “New Year, New Me”

    Who am I now?

  • February: "Cupids Calling! Let's Talk About Love!"

    Cancer and intimacy.

  • March: "Discovering cancers pot of gold..."

    Managing the endless side effects....


  • April: “We’re Hoppy you’re here!”

    Losses created by cancer

  • May: “It’s Gonna Be May”

    Self-care during and post treatment.

  • June: “I’m Not Ovary-reacting"

    Fertility and family planning during and post cancer.

  • July: “July-ing”

    Gaining independence over cancer.

  • August: “But You Don’t Look Sick”

    Perceptions and myths about cancer.

  • September: “You’re One in a Melon”

    Advocacy for your health.

Speakers

Abbie B. Mauney

As an AYA Brain Tumor survivor herself, Abbie just “gets it” …

All stages in the cancer continuum SUCK, but what helps is having someone to talk to that is NOT your doctor, family member, spouse or significant other, but someone who “gets it.”

Abbie said the best part about her job is connecting with peers, other patients, survivors, caregivers, and professionals where all experiences are honored, celebrated, and seeing the lasting friendships that blossom as a result.

These aren't support groups... CYAC meetups are a space to have fun and connect, without stigma or awkward questions. We don't shy away from hard conversations, but there will definitely be laughs 😊

Coordinators

Adolescent and Young Adult Contact

Additional Dates

  • January 8, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST

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  • February 12, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST

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  • March 12, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

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  • April 9, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

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  • May 14, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

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  • June 11, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

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  • July 9, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

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  • September 10, 2025 • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

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