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Go to mskcc.org/sites/default/files/node/1228/ Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alli-
documents/learning-livingwcancer-pdf.pdf to ance provides a free online resource that offers
download the booklet, Learning and Living With Can- information and links to many resources for young
cer: Advocating for Your Child’s Educational Needs. adult survivors and their loved ones. Visit
The information includes: criticalmass.org to learn more.

• Insights about what a child may face The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
and what can be done offers information and support services to help with
• Information about the laws that protect the many issues unique to teens and young adults including:
educational needs of children
• Specific ways that schools can help meet • Concerns about independence
the child’s educational needs • Personal finances
• Education or career interruption
Adolescents (teens) and young adults (younger • Dating
than age 40) generally have very specific concerns as • Fertility
they go through their cancer journeys. Many teens and • Emotional concerns
young adults have concerns about issues such as:
Visit the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
• Reentry into school website at ulmanfund.org or call 888.393.3863.
• Returning to the workforce
• Insurance coverage
• Relationship concerns
• Family planning and fertility issues

LIVESTRONG means having a support system that works well for you.

See the LIVESTRONG Guidebook Planner and Journal pages:
Just Diagnosed: Finding Support

Read more about living with cancer at LIVESTRONG.org/WeCanHelp
• Communicate With Your Partner
• Telling Others You Are a Survivor
• Dating and New Relationships

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