Coping with a brain tumor diagnosis at any age is an unexpected and often complicated journey. Being diagnosed as a young adult presents a unique set of challenges. We hope the following resources will be helpful along the way.

To connect with other survivors, please visit our Young Adult Message Boards.

 
Information and Support Resources

• I'm Too Young for This – Founded by a brain tumor survivor, I2Y has a fantastic website featuring comprehensive resource lists such as financial assistance and scholarships, social networking opportunities, the Stupid Cancer radio show, and more.
   
• Young Adults Surviving Glioblastoma – This online resource for survivors features survivor stories, live chat, and information.
   
• Imerman Angels – A survivor-founded peer support organization that partners someone fighting cancer with someone who has faced the same diagnosis.
   
• Planet Cancer – A survivor-led organization based in Austin, TX with an online forum, retreats, "cancertainment," and real-world advice.
   
• Ulman Cancer Fund – A survivor-led organization based in Columbia, MD, with support and networking groups, college scholarships, a survival guide, and community grants to grassroots organizations.
   
• mAss Kickers – An online portal for survivors featuring discussion forums, videos, and more designed to "educate and inspire." Created and run by a brain tumor survivor.
   
• Prepare to Live – A global, survivor-led organization building community among young adult survivors through film, online networking, retreats, and a buddy program.
   
• Vital Options International – Vital Options was founded in 1983 as the first psychosocial and advocacy organization for young adults with cancer. It also broadcasts The Group Room® cancer talk radio show weekly.
   
• Young Cancer Spouses – This site features resources for spouses including practical caregiving tips, stories from caregivers, connection with other caregivers, recommendations, and resources regarding financial and legal issues.
   
• People Living with Cancer- Cancer in Young Adults – This site provides helpful information on various topics pertaining to life with cancer as a young adult from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
   
• CancerCare for Young Adults – Information and resources including counseling, telephone support groups, and financial assistance. 
  
  
• National Cancer Institute - Information portal with links to resources for questions about cancer, treatments, coping and support and young adult issues.
  
  
• FinAid - Database of scholarships for cancer patients, survivors and others touched by cancer.
  
  

Young Adult Brain Tumor Survivor Blogs

• Bryan, glioma survivor
• Liz, glioma survivor
• Eric, meningioma survivor
• Jessica, JPA survivor
• Travis, schwannoma survivor
• Audra, oligodendroglioma survivor
• Matthew, medulloblastoma survivor
• Christie, young adult caregiver

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