Young adults with cancer pathfinder
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Websites
National Cancer Institute (US-based)
American Cancer Society (US-based)
Click on Cancer in Adolescents or Cancer in Young Adults.
American Society of Clinical Oncology (US-based)
Click on For Young Adults and Teenagers.
Videos and podcasts
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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Watch “The Truth of It” video series. -
American Society of Clinical Oncology (US-based)
Watch a series of videos for young adults with cancer about coping with challenges. - Cancer Care (US-based)
Listen to topics for young adults with cancer.
Booklets
Fertility & Cancer: What you need to know (Sunnybrook)
- To pick up a copy, please visit the PEARL (T-wing, 1st floor, by main reception) or ask your health care team.
- Visit this resource online.
NET Information Brochure (CNETS)
Please go to cnetscanada.org or drop by the PEARL (T-wing, 1st floor, by main reception at Odette Cancer Centre) to pick one up.
Books and articles
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Your Health Matters
Check out health.sunnybrook.ca/cancer for articles on a variety of related topics including:
Support services
Odette Patient & Family Support
Telephone: 416-480-4623
Location: TG-230 (T-wing, ground floor)
Free services to help you manage eating, stress, worry, financial concerns, changes in health, and daily activities.
Canadian Cancer Society
Toll-free: 1-888-939-3333
Website: cancer.ca/support
Email: ccs@cancer.ca
Free services include peer support, support groups, online communities, and a cancer information telephone line.
Cancer Connection (Canadian Cancer Society)
Website: cancerconnection.ca
Email: cancerconnection@cancer.ca
An online community for people with cancer. Look for specific topics under the Forum “Young Adults.”
Young Adult Cancer Canada
Website: youngadultcancer.ca
Connect with other young adults with cancer through digital, local and national programs.
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Website: survivethrive.org
Support services and adventures to help young adult cancer survivors not just survive, but thrive.
Gilda’s Club Toronto
Telephone: 416-214-9898
Website: gildasclubtoronto.org
Free support groups for young adults with cancer (20s & 30s Support Group).
Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre
Telephone: 905-579-4833
Website: hearthplace.org
Location: Oshawa
Free support groups for young adults with cancer (Young Hearts).
Wellspring
Telephone: 1-877-499-9904
Website: wellspring.ca
Location(s): Several including Westerkirk House (on the Sunnybrook campus)
Free programs and services including peer support and a bereavement support group for caregivers and family.
More information
- PYNK: Young Women with Breast Cancer Program
For more information, talk to your health care team or go to sunnybrook.ca (type “PYNK” in the search bar). - Rethink Breast Cancer
For more information on young women living with breast cancer, go to rethinkbreastcancer.com. - Young Adult Colorectal Cancer Clinic
For more information, talk to your health care team or go to sunnybrook.ca (type “Young Adult Colorectal Cancer Clinic” in the search bar).
While this information may be useful, it is intended for educational purposes only. Please continue to ask your health care team if you have questions or concerns. For any other inquiries, please contact us at patienteducation@sunnybrook.ca.