Cancer Community Center

A networking group for young adult cancer survivors

The Live2Thrive group was formed to help younger cancer patients and survivors,
meet, share resources, make connections, and have fun! This group wants
to get off the couch, get stronger, live life and thrive!

Cancer for younger adults adds a lot of different complications to one's life than
it does for older adults. This group addresses and discusses such issues as:

“If I’m dating, when do I tell that person I had / have cancer?”
“Will my cancer and/or treatment affect my ability to have children?”
“What about putting my education / career on hold?”
“How do I get financial help if I’m unable to work?”
“How do I deal with the on-going, possible permanent side-effects of treatment?”
“My life has changed forever...now what?”

For young adult patients, survivors & co-survivors, ages 21-45ish. We'll bring in dinner and provide an opportunity for you to share experiences and discuss issues of interest as you navigate the changes that cancer has introduced in your lives. Pre-registration required: 774-2200.

Check out what’s coming up and stay tuned to this website or check our bi-monthly program calendar!! If you have any questions or suggestions about this group or
the activities planned, please call us at 774-2200.



Photos from the "Meet & Greet" dinner with Kris Carr, author & filmmaker of Crazy Sexy Cancer at the Green Elephant in Portland.

Program Highlights


Monday, Jan 9	6:30pm	Live2Thrive Discussion Group at the CCC Dinner provided. Family & friends welcome! We need to order food so please call us at the Center to sign-up by 1:00pm on the day of the dinner! Call 774-2200 to register!

Monday, Feb 6	6:30pm	Live2Thrive Discussion Group at the CCC Dinner provided. Family & friends welcome! We need to order food so please call us at the Center to sign-up by 1:00pm on the day of the dinner! Call 774-2200 to register!

For more information on this group or its activities,
call 774-2200 or email: info@CancerCommunityCenter.org.

Useful internet links for young cancer survivors:

Fertile Hope
www.fertilehope.org 1-888-994-HOPE (4673)
Fertile Hope provides reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients whose medical treatment may cause infertility.

I'm Too Young For This!
http://imtooyoungforthis.org 1-877-735-4673
A global support community for young adults affected by cancer who get busy living and rock on. We use music to make it hip to be a survivor and talk about stupid cancer by providing 'one-stop' access to hard to find resources, peer support and social networks.

LiveSTRONG SurvivorCare
www.livestrong.org 1-866-235-7205
LiveSTRONG SurvivorCare will provide you, your family, friends and caregivers with information, education, counseling services and referrals to other resources. you can also speak with a case manager Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST: 1-866-235-7205

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.canceradvocacy.org 1-877-622-7937
As the oldest survivor-led advocacy organization, the NCCS is a highly respected authentic voice at the Federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.

Surviving And Moving Forward: The SAMFund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer www.thesamfund.org 1-617-938-3484
The SAMFund is a nonprofit organization created to help young adult cancer survivors by providing financial support through grants and scholarships.

Planet Cancer
www.planetcancer.org 1-512-452-9010
Planet Cancer is an online community of young adult cancer survivors who share their own experiences with others who are facing similar situations.

Vital Options International: Support for Young Adults with Cancer
www.vitaloptions.org www.youngadultswithcancer.org 1-800-477-7666
Vital Options was the first organization dedicated to supporting young adults with cancer. The Group Room is a weekly radio talk show that's all about cancer.

Young Survival Coalition
www.youngsurvival.org 1-212-206-6610
The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer.

Cancer Community Center
778 Main Street (Route One)
South Portland, ME 04106

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(207) 774-2200
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