We're building a filterable, personally-reviewed library of cancer resources for young adults — by stage of treatment, age, location, and type of support. In the meantime, put your email below and we'll tell you the moment it's live.
Each resource has a personal note from Natalia explaining why she recommends it and how to use it.
Blood Cancer United · USA
Covers insurance co-pays, premiums, and select treatment costs for blood cancer patients. Grants up to $10,000/year depending on diagnosis.
Used this personally. Application takes ~20 minutes; decisions in 1-2 weeks. They renew annually if funds remain.
The Samfund · USA
Direct financial grants ($500–$4,000) to young adults 21–39 post-cancer-treatment to help rebuild financially: rent, student loans, fertility, mental health.
YA-specific. Application windows are short — set a calendar reminder. No income verification for smaller grants.
Stupid Cancer · USA, Canada
Online peer community for 15-39 year olds with cancer. Weekly virtual meetups, type-specific channels, and a real team that responds to questions.
The only YA cancer community that actually feels like people your age. Their CancerCon event is worth traveling for.
Cactus Cancer Society · USA
Free, topic-based virtual support groups for young adults with cancer — from just-diagnosed to survivorship to grief. Led by trained facilitators.
Smaller and more intimate than Stupid Cancer's. Great for introverts. The writing workshop group in particular is a gem.
First Descents · USA
Free weeklong outdoor adventures (rock climbing, kayaking, surfing) for young adults impacted by cancer. Transportation and lodging covered.
The single most healing thing I have seen YA cancer patients do. Apply 6 months out — spots fill fast.
Blood Cancer United · USA, Global
Full Blood Cancer United patient education translated into Spanish, plus bilingual patient navigators and Spanish-language community events.
I volunteer with Laura Diaz on these programs. The patient navigators are the most underused resource in the entire blood cancer space.
We review every suggestion before adding it to the library. Tell us what resource helped you and why.
Grants, co-pay assistance, travel funds, and emergency cost coverage — filtered by what you actually qualify for.
YA-specific groups, peer matching, online communities, and in-person meetups — in English and Spanish.
Retreats, camps, adventures, festivals, concerts, and trips for young adults with cancer.
Short, plain-language walkthroughs for each major milestone: just diagnosed, in treatment, in remission, and beyond.