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“Cancer ghosting” — when friends and family disappear after a cancer diagnosis. It’s real. It’s painful.
Chelsey’s story highlights an often-overlooked part of the #cancer experience, & it’s a must-read for anyone who wants to better support a loved one. npr.org/2024/12/18/nx-s1-517…
Ten years ago, Kirsten danced at @EDC_LasVegas for the first time, and it lit up something inside her that even cancer couldn’t dim. ✨
Today, our CEO Abby returns for her 6th #EDC, reconnecting with her daughter’s spirit in the place she felt most alive.
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AYA Cancer Awareness Week is coming in HOT 💥
And so is #RealTalkAYA—our no-BS Instagram Live series hosted by metastatic breast cancer thriver Chiara Riga-Zhao.
We’re pulling back the curtain on the real, raw, and ridiculous chaos of the AYA cancer experience.
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🎤 APRIL 10 @ 4PM PT: Cancer & Comedy
Cancer? Not funny. The 💩 it puts you through? Absolutely WILD.
Join comedian + #metastaticbreastcancer thriver Annie Bond as we laugh through the madness and unpack why humor is actually a survival skill.
Drop your questions below 👇
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Gabfest Grand Finale! 😎
From navigating the unknown to planning your next moves (with some epic dance breaks in between), we’ve got a little something for everyone to close out #Gabfest 2024.
We’ll see you on the (virtual) dance floor! ➡️cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
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🎙️ #Gabfest Day 4: Today’s sessions will focus on elevating voices, honoring experiences, and finding creative ways to express yourself and navigate the cancer experience.
➡️ cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
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🎁 Choosing thoughtful gifts for someone with #cancer starts with knowing what your loved one truly wants and what to avoid.
This #GiftGuide is packed with practical and comforting ideas that show your support without adding unintentional stress.
b-present.org/2024/12/06/tho…
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🎶#Gabfest Day 3: Today’s sessions are turning up the volume on emotions, uncovering joy, and sharing your unique story. Get ready to connect, reflect, and celebrate the power of community.
➡️cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
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Gabfest Day 2: Today, we will be getting #unplugged and diving into a safe and intimate conversation about sexual health, body image, and how to communicate your needs to your healthcare providers.
Let’s keep the momentum going. Join us ➡️ cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
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Today is Day 1 of #Gabfest! 🥳
We're joining @cactuscancersoc & @ElephantsTea for a week of interactive online survivorship crash courses for facing #cancer.
If you're affected by or work in the field of young adult cancer, we hope you will join us ➡️ cactuscancer.org/sessions/ya…
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💌 Send a FREE card to a cancer patient
➡️ b-present.org/send-a-card
Your words can be the reason someone facing #cancer feels connected, supported, & loved. Our team will hand-deliver your card to a patient in the hospital. Submit by Dec 15.
RT to help us spread the word! 🫶
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Today is #GivingTuesday!✌️
Please consider a gift of $2, $22, or $222 to help us send holiday cards to cancer patients, expand the reach of our Supporter Roadmap, & fund our Support Starter Kits.
Donate at 2 PM (local time) to double your donation ➡️ b-present.org/giving-2sday/
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TOMORROW is #Giving2sday! Help us make cancer patients feel less alone this holiday 👇
💌 $2 gift sends a holiday card to a cancer patient
📔 $22 gift sends 10 Supporter Roadmaps to hospitals
🎁 $222 gift sends 2 Support Starter Kits
Donate early ➡️b-present.org/giving-2sday/
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Back again! ✌️This Giving 2sday, we’re igniting the power of 2.
Join us on Dec. 3 to help patients feel less alone this holiday, expand our Supporter Roadmap reach & fund our next round of Support Starter Kits. Want to help us get a head start? Head to b-present.org/donate.
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🌊☀️ Ocean views, fresh air, and great company.
We teamed up with our adventure buddies at @FirstDescents for an AYA Community hike at Sunset Cliffs, led by the fabulous Lisa aka “Doxie,” and it was pure magic!
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Struggling to set boundaries while supporting a loved one with #cancer? You’re not alone—and we've got just the thing to help.
Download our Setting Boundaries worksheet gives you the tools to balance compassion with self-care. 📷 bit.ly/bpsetboundaries
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Supporting a loved one with #cancer through wedding planning can be both beautiful and challenging. Our latest blog uncovers tips and thoughtful ways to make the experience easier.💪
b-present.org/2024/11/08/sup…
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Food is more than just fuel—it’s comfort, strength, and support during tough times. But when your loved one is undergoing cancer treatment, meal prep needs extra TLC💛
#CancerSupport
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Our friend Matthew Rosenblum shares how surviving cancer doesn’t always look gracious. It can be gritty and raw.
But what really kept him going? The consistent support from his friends who stuck by him, challenging days and all. 💪
Full episode 🎙️ youtu.be/y2q3qOvddco?si=3XiS…
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