This section includes various resources for young adults with cancer, including websites, camps and retreats, and educational scholarships.

Websites

CancerCare is a nonprofit organization that provides free professional counseling and educational programs for young adults with cancer and their loved ones.

CureSearch is a website from the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group.

Fertile Hope provides information about fertility issues and cancer treatment.

Gilda's Club is a support community for people with cancer and their families. Some clubs offer specialized groups for women in their 20s and 30s.

Lance Armstrong Foundation contains resources about cancer survivorship, including LIVESTRONG, a resource for cancer survivors, and LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance

Look Good...Feel Better is a free, non-medical, national public service programto help women with appearance-related changes from cancer treatment.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is an advocacy organization that provides a variety of resources for cancer survivors.

Planet Cancer is an online community of young adults with cancer.

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults provides support programs and educational resources to benefit young adults, their friends, and families who are affected by cancer and promotes awareness and prevention of cancer.

Vital Options provides support for young adults with cancer as well as a syndicated cancer radio talk show called The Group Room.

Young Survival Coalition is an international, nonprofit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer.

Camps and Retreats

Whether it is a summer camp, a weeklong retreat, or a weekend gathering, children, adults, and families can come together to experience new adventures, find support, and learn something new about themselves. Read more about Camps/Retreats for Families Touched by Cancer.

Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship: Scholarships for Survivors

FinAid: Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

If your organization offers scholarships for young adults with cancer, please call 888-651-3038 or e-mail contactus@cancer.net.