Links

This section provides links to a wide variety of sites that young adult cancer survivors, supporters or those simply looking for information relating to young adult cancer may find helpful or interesting.

If you know of a great site relating to young adult cancer that isn't in our list, we'd love to know about it.  You can let us know by emailing us with the link at connect@youngadultcancer.ca. 

Cancer Blogs
	Alicia's Story	Alicia Parlette was diagnosed with cancer at 23 years old. This site tells her story in a continuing series.
	i like the radiation	"A cancer journal. without the puke." Heather's experience with Hodgkin's Disease.
	Mom's Cancer	Mom's Cancer is the true tale of one mother's battle with metastatic lung cancer. The story focuses on how a serious illness affects patient and family, both practically and emotionally.
	Obsessed with Life	Rachel is a 24 year old artist, writer, inspirational speaker, traveler, full-time student, wife-to-be and a 3-time survivor of Askin's tumor of the spinal cord.
	The Cancer Blog	Covering cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
	This is Reality	Based on a female patients experience with Hodgkin's Disease.
Communities
	Alli's Journey	Alli's Journey is a non-profit organization which raises funds for a network of support groups that provide critical care, counseling & assistance to young adults coping with cancer.
	American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network	A website with tons of info, articles and profiles of patients of all ages.
	Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia	Great Forums for those dealing with Breast Cancer.
	Breast Cancer Now What?	A website developed by young women with breast cancer, for young women with breast cancer, in hopes that it will provide information, inspiration, hope, and a sense of community.
	Cancer Network	Works to pair up young adults who have or have had similar cancer experiences.
	Cancer Wise	A monthly online magazine which features articles and interviews about all kinds of Cancer.
	Chemo Chicks	Articles, humour and community targeted at women.
	ChildCan	A support group focused on making the burden of childhood cancer a little less painful for families in order to make the treatment process easier.
	Daniel McLellan Memorial Fund	A memorial fund designed to make a difference in the lives of children battling leukemia.
	Don't Be A Schmuck	A testicular cancer awearness site.
	Gilda's Club	An emotional and social support community for people living with cancer. Non-profit clubs exist throughout North America.
	i[2]y - ImTooYoungForThis	A site that is dedicated to connecting adolescents and young adults with cancer with trusted and credible cancer survivorship information, human resources and psychosocial support services.
	Inspire Health	InspireHealth is a not-for-profit society in British Columbia that provides an integrated cancer care program for people with cancer and their families.
	LIVESTRONG	Advice, stories and articles for Cancer survivors.
	Lung Cancer Life Center	A forum for individuals dealing with lung cancer.
	My Parents Cancer	An Australian website with articles, profiles, and information for supporters of Breast Cancer.
	Planet Cancer	Tips, humor and a great forum.
	riprap	A British website with articles, profiles, and support information for teens whose parents have Cancer.
	Team Shan	Team Shan was named for Shanna (Shan) Larsen who was only 24 when she lost her life to breast cancer. Team Shan is committed to raising awareness about breast cancer and young women.
	Teens Living With Cancer	A website with info, articles and a forum for both patients and supporters.
	The Angels Anonymous Connection	A Canadian registered charity focused on fulfilling the dreams of terminally ill adults.
	The Life Linkage Network	An online social networking tool that connects all areas of the cancer community.
	The Weathervane Foundation	The Weathervane Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Texas that is committed to aiding the support and funding of breast cancer research.
	Vital Options	Vital Options: Support For Young Adults With Cancer, a resource for this special patient population.
	Young (Cancer) Spouses	A site with information to help spouses deal with cancer.
	Young Adult Cancer Network	A support group from Vancouver, BC for young adults facing a cancer challenge.
	Young Adults Conquering Cancer	A young adult peer to peer support group in Abbotsford, BC.
Conferences/Retreats
	Camp Mak-A-Dream	Camp Mak-A-Dream is a medically-supervised, cost free experience for children and young adults with cancer and are a blend of education and recreation.
	First Descents	First Descents is a free, seven-day kayak camp for young adults with cancer.
	Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto’s Camp in the City	Camp in the City is Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto’s first ever day program for children and teens touched by cancer.
	Skills for Healing Weekend Retreat	A combination of teaching presentations and practical exercises to help you feel able to view these changes with less anxiety and to approach your challenges in a more positive way.
	The Stars in the Sky	A camp for young adult survivors in BC.
Medical/Technical Information
	Blood & Marrow Transplant Resources	A portal for information, resources & encouragement for those having or considering a bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant.
	Canadian Blood Services	Information on donating blood products.
	Cancer Surveillance On-Line	This website provides the most current cancer statistics in Canada.
	CancerBACUP	Europe's leading Cancer information service.
	Chemo Care	The latest chemo information for cancer patients and their families, caregivers and friends.
	Current Oncology	A site featuring oncology articles and information.
	Fertile HOPE	Information for cancer patients faced with infertility.
	OneMatch Stem Cell & Marrow Network	Information on becomming a bone marrow donor.
	Online Cancer Guide	Designed to be a valuable tool for patients and members of the public who are seeking dependable information related to cancer, treatments and services.
	Steve Dunn's Cancer Guide	A comprehensive guide to cancer.
	Survivorship Guidelines - CureSearch	Long-term follow-up guidelines for survivors of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers.