Cancer Community Center

The Live2Thrive group was formed to help cancer patients and cancer survivors, age 21-45ish meet, share resources, make connections, and have fun! This group wants to get off the couch, get stronger, live life and thrive!

There will be casual gatherings at CCC, special speakers and off site activities. Some of the speaker topics will address questions like (but not limited to):

“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 kids?”
“What about putting my education / career on hold?”
“How do I get financial help while I’m not working?”
“How do I deal with the on-going, possible permanent side-effects of treatment?”
“My life has changed, now what?”

*We don’t put constraints on the word “young” so if you feel you can benefit from this group, please come.

Check out what’s coming up and stay tuned to this website or check our bi-monthly program calendar!! If you have more questions 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


Wednesday, Nov 19	7pm	Live2Thrive Dinner Club Location to be Determined Dinner and appetizers provided at no charge (adult beverages not included). Family & friends welcome! We need to make reservations so please call us at the Center to sign-up by 11/18 at 1:00pm! Call 774-2200 now to register!

Wednesday, Dec 17	7pm	Live2Thrive Dinner Club Location to be Determined Dinner and appetizers provided at no charge (adult beverages not included). Family & friends welcome! We need to make reservations so please call us at the Center to sign-up by 12/18 at 1:00pm! Call 774-2200 now 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 1-617-780-9606
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.