Teens & young adults
Adolescents and young adults (roughly 15–39) facing cancer, plus young survivors and their partners.
What help is available
Young-adult nonprofits, digital and in-person meetups, adventure programs, and diagnosis-specific young-adult communities.
Good to know
Programs set their own age ranges (often 18–39). Check each program's eligibility.
A note about peer support
Peer support can provide understanding and practical encouragement, but group members may share personal experiences that do not apply to everyone. Do not change treatment, medication, or urgent-care decisions based only on advice from an online group.
5 listed resources
Most recent check: 2026-07-13
- Young-adult supportVerified active
Cactus Cancer Society
An online community for young-adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers offering creative programs, support spaces, and virtual events.
OnlineOnline — worldwideFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Young-adult supportVerified active
First Descents
Provides free outdoor adventure programs — kayaking, climbing, surfing — for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.
In personNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Young-adult supportVerified active
Stupid Cancer
A nonprofit for adolescents and young adults with cancer, hosting digital meetups and the CancerCon gathering to connect young-adult patients and survivors.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-12
- Young-adult supportVerified active
Teen Cancer America
Partners with hospitals to build teen- and young-adult-focused cancer units and programs; its site explains the model and participating hospitals.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
- Young-adult supportVerified active
Young Survival Coalition
A nonprofit dedicated to young adults affected by breast cancer, with virtual hangouts, a private online community, and educational resources.
OnlineNationalFreeChecked 2026-07-13
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