Adolescents and Young Adults

You are not alone.

Adolescents and Young Adults

Cancer is hitting teens and young adults more than ever. If you’re between the ages of 15 and 39 living with cancer, you are not alone. The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre is here to support you and your loved ones.

Meet others who get what you’re going through, share your experiences and find strength in this together. You don’t have to face cancer alone. We are here to support you.

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From those who have been there...

"I never thought I'd look forward to a cancer support group, but here we are! When I found the Wellness Centre, it felt like home. It has the coziest atmosphere, an organized flow, and the staff genuinely cares for us to get as much as we can out of each visit."

Miranda

"Being diagnosed with cancer as a young adult can feel incredibly isolating, but finding the AYA support group at the Centre changed that for me. I finally feel seen and supported by others who just get it; the AYA group has become my safe space where I can always show up exactly as I am."

Vanessa

Q&A with Miranda

Now 34, Miranda has been a participant at the Centre since her early twenties.

Let's hear what she has to say about her experience!

For more Information

Unity to your Community

OnCourage is there to help bring family and friends together, no matter how great the distance is between them. It is a platform that allows you to create a customized, private webpage where your family and friends can “gather” for updates, share stories, and support one another during this difficult journey full of highs and lows.

Living Well with Cancer Network

Whether you're living with cancer yourself or supporting someone who is, our information line offers reliable resources and information about cancer wellness in your local area.

Our team is available to assist you on:
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
• Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

If you reach us outside these hours, please leave a message, and we’ll get back to you on the next business day. We understand the challenges you may face, and we’re here to help.

Contact us and we will be happy to assist you

Additional Resources for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

• West Island Cancer Wellness Center: wicwc.org

• The Center offers services free of charge to people experiencing cancer – either having it themselves or supporting someone with cancer. Some of the programs and services offered include acupressure, reiki, support groups, nutritional cooking, private counseling, massage therapy, yoga, meditation and many more.

• Cancer Fight Club at Hope and Cope (18-39): https://cancerfightclub.com/

• Their programs include peer support, workshops and seminars, retreats, exercise and physical activities, social get-togethers, stress management, all geared towards young adults.

• On the tip of the toes (14-29): tipoftoes.com

• They offer free outdoor expeditions throughout Canada to adolescents and young adults afflicted by cancer. Their activities include kayaking, rafting, sailing, trekking, skiing and many more.

• Cedars Can Support: http://www.cansupport.ca

• They offer a variety of support groups with one geared towards the 18-39 year old age group. They also offer complementary therapies such as yoga, art therapy, reiki, massage therapy and more.

• Cancer Care: https://www.cancercare.org/

• Free 15-week online support groups led by an oncology social worker. They have a variety of support groups for different types of cancer and two specific groups for young adults.

VOBOC: https://voboc.org/

• VOBOC’s mission is to improve the experiences and outcomes for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. VOBOC is committed to offering resources and supportive care that is patient-centered and targeted to help improve the cancer experiences of AYAs.

You are not alone.