Support for Young Adults

We recommend the following information and support resources for young adult survivors.

Information and Support Resources

I'm Too Young for This – Founded by a brain tumor survivor, I2Y has a fantastic website featuring comprehensive resource lists such as financial assistance and scholarships, social networking opportunities, the Stupid Cancer radio show, and more.
Young Adults Surviving Glioblastoma – This online resource for survivors features survivor stories, live chat, and information.
Imerman Angels – A survivor-founded peer support organization that partners someone fighting cancer with someone who has faced the same diagnosis.
Planet Cancer – A survivor-led organization based in Austin, TX with an online forum, retreats, "cancertainment," and real-world advice.
Ulman Cancer Fund – A survivor-led organization based in Columbia, MD, with support and networking groups, college scholarships, a survival guide, and community grants to grassroots organizations.
mAss Kickers – An online portal for survivors featuring discussion forums, videos, and more designed to "educate and inspire." Created and run by a brain tumor survivor.
Prepare to Live – A global, survivor-led organization building community among young adult survivors through film, online networking, retreats, and a buddy program.
Vital Options International – Vital Options was founded in 1983 as the first psychosocial and advocacy organization for young adults with cancer. It also broadcasts The Group Room® cancer talk radio show weekly.
Young Cancer Spouses – This site features resources for spouses including practical caregiving tips, stories from caregivers, connection with other caregivers, recommendations, and resources regarding financial and legal issues.
People Living with Cancer- Cancer in Young Adults – This site provides helpful information on various topics pertaining to life with cancer as a young adult from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
CancerCare for Young Adults – Information and resources including counseling, telephone support groups, and financial assistance.
National Cancer Institute - Information portal with links to resources for questions about cancer, treatments, coping and support and young adult issues.
FinAid - Database of scholarships for cancer patients, survivors and others touched by cancer.