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YACC Goes the Extra, Extra Distance
Why We Need Friends — Especially Now
YACC’s co-founders discuss how they met and the importance of meeting your cellmates – hear them at 9.5 minutes in
On the Rise 2020
Dakota, YACC’s co-founder, is featured on cover of The Colon Club’s 2020 “On the Rise” Magazine
&%#*@! My Friend Has Cancer!
YACC’s co-founder provides advice in this educational video series on talking about cancer with friends as a young adult
‘Ask me why I don’t have nipples’: How young adults disclose their cancer status to dates and employers
YACC co-founder and members disclose about cancer disclosures.
Bring Your Brave: Cara's Story
Cara, YACC’s co-founder, is featured as part of the CDC’s “Bring Your Brave” breast cancer campaign
From Graduation Gown to Hospital Gown
Dakota, YACC’s co-founder, recounts her experience getting a cancer diagnosis immediately following college
Strength in Numbers
AYA cancer and YACC’s origins make the front page of the Philly Inquirer’s Sunday health section
Conference for people with cancer promises community
Dave Heller interviews YACC’s co-founder Dakota and Cancervention speaker Ann Knettler-Smith about Cancervention
Philadelphia Organization focuses on young adults with cancer
YACC’s Co-Founder discuss the need for events like Cancervention
The Stupid Cancer Show: YACC
YACC Co-Founder, Dakota, and YACC member, Rachel Wetzel, talk about Young Adult Cancer Connection and Cancervention – hear them at 31.5 min in
Young cancer survivors get makeovers at Philadelphia salon
YACC’s co-founder gets a makeover with fellow young adults with cancer experience
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