Young Adult Resources

The resources on this page were identified and recommended by a diverse group of young adults with lived experiences with cancer. This is not a comprehensive or vetted list, yet hopefully serves as a starting point to get the resources and supports you need.

Please visit each site to learn more about the type of programming and resources, location, and costs

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Crisis Line: If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or has suicide-related concerns, please call 1-833-456-4566 toll free (In QC: 1-866-277-3553), 24/7 or visit talksuicide.ca.

“I would love to ease the path for young adults going through a cancer experience. I’m happy to share my experiences and resources to help others.”  



-FROM A YOUNG ADULT WITH CANCER

“I felt the need for more effective resources and I hope these resources help others.”  



-FROM A YOUNG ADULT WITH CANCER

Perspectives from a Young Adult

Perspectives from a Young Adult

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Nellie

I’m Nellie.

I enjoy knitting, gardening, and sewing.

I was diagnosed with cancer as a young adult.

Navigating cancer as a young adult, I have learned to live with deep uncertainty with the future and how to balance hope with acceptance.

Duncan

I’m Duncan.

I enjoy playing music.

I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24.

My hope for young adult cancer is that we can expand funding and resources for young adult survivors.

Charlene

I’m Charlene.

I enjoy making art and being creative.

I was diagnosed with cancer as a young adult.

Being diagnosed as a young adult with cancer is different and comes with so many challenges that are unique to us. Dealing with all of this is hard enough, but for me another layer is added to the storm as a person of colour. In an ideal world, it wouldn’t matter the colour of your skin, everyone would be treated the same.