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Your Emotions and Relationships

Cancer may affect how you relate to yourself and others. Learn how to nurture these connections.

  • Dating When You Have Cancer

    Dating When You Have Cancer

    You may wonder about dating during cancer. Learn about questions you should ask and things to consider.

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  • Emotional Health

    Emotional Health

    It’s normal and healthy to have an emotional reaction to your cancer diagnosis. Learn about caring for emotional health during cancer.

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  • Cancer May Impact Your Friendships

    Cancer May Impact Your Friendships

    It’s not unusual to experience changes in your friendships when you are going through cancer treatment. Friends can be a source of support.

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  • Online Support Resources

    Online Support Resources

    Online support resources can provide a way to connect with other teens and young adults with cancer. Find support groups and mentors.

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  • Journaling

    Journaling

    Writing down feelings in a journal may help you deal with them. Learn how keeping a journal can help you express and put thoughts into perspective.

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  • LGBTQ+ Youth and Serious Illness

    LGBTQ+ Youth and Serious Illness

    Determining one’s sexual orientation or gender identity can be more complex during pediatric serious illnesses like cancer. Learn about issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth who are facing illness.

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  • Surviving Survivor Guilt

    Surviving Survivor Guilt

    Survivor guilt is when you feel guilty after surviving an event that others did not. Not all childhood cancer survivors will experience this feeling, but it’s not uncommon.

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