Mallory, Author at Cactus Cancer Society

Join Get Your Groove Back – Cancer Can’t Steal My Mojo!

A new program developed and led by Tara O’Donoghue of LOV Yoga that will ignite your imagination, motivation, and self actualization – revealing the magic within.

Survival Is Insufficient

Now there is scientific research showing that the young adult cancer population, aged 18-39, is the most isolated age-group who experiences cancer, and that this isolation is linked to all sorts of quality of life issues. It affects survival rates, reintegration into normal life, and a host of other things. There is data showing that surviving cancer is not enough, we must also be helped to thrive. There is data showing that survival is insufficient.

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Write Now With Jean Rowe: Remember

In the Sunday Reset, we wrote about “Remember that time when,” and the sharing was rich. It included being connected to cancer journeys while also transcending them. Why is this important?

Register for Inside the Terrarium!

Cactus Cancer Society is hosting an online, day-long, young adult cancer survivorship event inspired by the five themes of the show Queer Eye. More than just a series of webinars, the event will be extremely interactive and will allow young adults facing cancer to engage with one another and to meaningfully connect with subject-matter experts.

Moving Connection Online

Who was this imposter who had taken over my body? My friends tried to understand, but with nothing in their health repertoire even close to cancer, there were things they just couldn’t connect with. I tried to find support but there wasn’t any nearby…

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Happy New Year 2022!

From all of us here at Cactus Cancer Society, Happy New Year 2022!

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Write Now With Jean Rowe: A Fruitful Darkness

Some use times like the Solstice to release. Why not try making a list for all that went well this year, a list of accomplishments?

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Join Gabfest’s Scavenger Hunt!

Gabfest is hosting a scavenger hunt this year! No matter where you call home, you can join this completely online scavenger hunt through the free app, Goosechase, brought to you by Cactus Cancer Society and Elephants and Tea!

Who: the young adult cancer community

When: Monday, December 6th @ 9 am PT / 11 am CT / noon ET through Thursday, December 10th @ 12:01 am PT / 2:01 am CT / 3:01 am ET via Goosechase app.* (*US time zones…please confirm what time this means for where you live)

How does it work?

First, download the free app, available for Apple and Android.
Second, sign up for a free account!
Third, find our game! You can search for “Gabfest Scavenger Hunt” or use the unique game code “XDMRWQ.” Game Password: Gabster
Fourth, complete missions, as many as you’d like or can, within the 4-day time period. Missions are scored individually with bonus points awarded for extra creativity!

We’ve got prizes for the top three scoring winners! (Please note that by participating in the GooseChase game, you agree to let Cactus Cancer Society/Elephants and Tea use anything you upload in the scavenger hunt on social media, our websites, as well as in the scavenger hunt winner announcements at Gabfest.) We’ll be announcing the champions at Gabfest’s After Hours session on Friday, Dec 10.

For questions, feel free to reach out to programs@cactuscancer.org.

Happy hunting!