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 EventYoung 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. 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:
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Young and Strong Lunchtime SocialsDuring 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.
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EMBRACing Young and Strong Virtual SocialsThese 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. |
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 |