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Each year, Young and Strong hosts many in-person and virtual events that provide educational and social opportunities for young adults with breast cancer. Check out our upcoming events below:

Parenting with Cancer: A Family-Friendly Event

Young and Strong in partnership with the Young Adult Program invite you to an in-person workshop on navigating parenthood and cancer.
 
Join us for a supportive session led by Dana-Farber social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. We'll explore helpful strategies for communicating with your children about your cancer journey, managing the dynamics at home during and after treatment, and most importantly, taking care of yourself. You'll also have the valuable opportunity to connect with other young parents and guardians who share similar experiences. 
 
We encourage you to bring along your children aged 6 and older to this event!
Kesem, an organization dedicated to supporting children through a parent's cancer diagnosis, will offer fun, age-appropriate activities (unrelated to cancer) during the adult sessions. 
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Saturday, May 31
​​9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
3rd Floor Conference Center
450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA

This event is most appropriate for those who have been diagnosed with cancer under the age of 45 and are parents of children. Your adult partners and/or co-parents are also warmly invited to attend. Breakfast will be provided, and all cancer types and family situations are welcome.

Navigating Dating and Cancer as a Young Adult:
​Dinner & Discussion

The Young Adult Program and Young and Strong are excited to co-host an in-person event about dating as a young adult diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder.

Join experts Sharon Bober, PhD, director of Dana-Farber's Sexual Health Program, and Lydia Chevalier, PhD, as they address read questions and concerns about how cancer can affect dating and relationships. They'll share practical tips and strategies to help navigate these challenges. There will also be time for guided group discussion with other young adults who understand what you're going through. 

Wednesday, June 4
​​6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET

HomeGoods Young Adult Lounge
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 3rd Floor
450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA

This event is open to everyone, regardless of gender or cancer type. It's designed for those between age 18 and their early 40s who have been diagnosed with cancer and are single, interested in dating, or starting a new relationship.
The evening will include dinner and mocktails as well as a social hour.

Young and Strong Lunchtime Socials

During this virtual social, you will have the opportunity to discuss what's on your mind and connect with others who may be going through a similar experience.
Wednesday, May 14
​​12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
This event is intended for those who are newly diagnosed or undergoing active treatment (surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy) for stage 0 to stage IIIc breast cancer.
Wednesday, May 21
​​12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
This event is intended for those who have completed active treatment​ for stage 0 to stage IIIc breast cancer within the last five years (including those still receiving long-term hormone therapy).

EMBRACing Young and Strong Virtual Socials

These virtual gatherings are a great opportunity to connect with other young adults living with stage IV, metastatic breast cancer (MBC). 

Thursday, May 15
​​6:30 - 7:45 p.m. ET

Thursday, June 5
​​6:30 - 7:45 p.m. ET

Please feel free to bring your favorite beverage or treat to this Zoom meeting. Newcomers are always welcome. If this will be your first EMBRACing Young and Strong Social, please let us know when you RSVP.

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Program - Annual Virtual Patient Forum

Join the third annual DCIS Forum hosted by the Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Program. This virtual event will feature an excellent lineup of speakers covering a variety of topics, such as the rise of breast cancer incidence, genetic testing, nutrition recommendations for those with breast cancer, and more! All sessions will have time for questions.
Saturday, May 17
​​9:00 a.m. - Noon ET
More information about these programs are announced in Young and Strong’s monthly
​e-newsletters. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, please email [email protected] or fill out the form to sign up.