Ask CancerCare

Hearing that you have been diagnosed with cancer as a young adult can be overwhelming and isolating, however you are not alone in this. The answer to your question is yes, there are other people out there like you. There are several organizations that can help you connect with other people your age who have been diagnosed with cancer. At CancerCare, we offer services for young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer through individual counseling, either face-to-face or by phone. We also offer a Young Adult Patient Support Group for anyone between the ages of 20 to 39 who is located in the New York City area.

These organizations specialize in providing support and services to young adults with cancer and might be helpful as well:

• Stupid Cancer
• The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
• The Young Survival Coalition (for breast cancer)
• LIVESTRONG