Finding Strength in Support: Young Adults on Cancer, Community, and Coming Back Stronger
In this episode of Life on Pause, young adult cancer survivors open up about the incredible power of support systems. From family and friends to classmates, coworkers, and even strangers, our guests share how they leaned on their communities—both online and offline—through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
You’ll hear honest stories of:
- Facing cancer far from home
- Learning to ask for help
- Navigating work and education post-treatment
- Discovering unexpected empathy from roommates, bosses, and even neighbors
- Advocating for others after remission
Whether you're in treatment, supporting someone who is, or just seeking real stories of resilience, this conversation is for you.
💬 Join us as we explore what it means to find strength in vulnerability and redefine support on your own terms.
00:00 - Intro: Young Adults, Cancer & the Power of Support
01:00 - Online Communities & Chosen Family During Treatment
04:05 - Finding Support Far From Home
07:33 - Cultural Barriers & Learning to Ask for Help
09:32 - School Support Systems That Made a Difference
12:23 - Life After Treatment: Work, Athletics & Invisible Struggles
18:11 - Going Public: Advocacy, Fundraising & Philanthropy
23:03 - Why Survivors Advocate: Awareness, Sports & Paying It Forward
28:18 - From Isolation to Speaking Out: Sharing Stories with Purpose
32:11 - Closing Reflections: Growth, Empathy & Moving Forward
