May CANCER CALENDAR AWARENESS
Brain Cancer
Bladder Cancer
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Melanoma and Skin Cancer
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
College is a time of growth, stress, identity-building, and transition—but for students facing cancer, these challenges become exponentially more complex. Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer patients often straddle two worlds: managing the intense physical and emotional toll of treatment while trying to stay connected to school, friends, and a future that suddenly feels uncertain. Mental health struggles like anxiety, depression, isolation, and even post-traumatic stress are common, yet many students feel pressure to “stay strong” or keep up academically despite it all.
The reality is this: surviving cancer as a college student isn’t just about physical treatment—it’s about emotional survival too. Navigating campus life while juggling hospital visits, hair loss, or fatigue can leave students feeling invisible or misunderstood by their peers and professors. That’s why integrated, accessible mental health care must be part of the support system.
If you or someone you know is a student navigating cancer and in need of mental health support, you’re not alone. You can reach out to your college’s mental health or counseling services, ask your oncology team about psychosocial support options, or connect with organizations that specialize in AYA cancer care—like Stupid Cancer, the Ulman Foundation, and of course, CCA!
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AApi) Heritage Month
This month, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and cultural richness of AAPI students, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
We honor the stories of resilience and advocacy in AAPI communities—especially those facing cancer while navigating language barriers, cultural stigma, and healthcare disparities.
This month, we’re amplifying AAPI voices in cancer care and education—because representation matters, and equity starts with listening.
Graduation Season is approaching...
As we are preparing for final exams and graduation, we would like to celebrate those cancer survivors, thrivers, and baddies who have not only faced this disease but also did not let it stop them from getting their degrees!
If you would like to share your story or be celebrated on our website and social media, please complete a Graduation Form so we can honor you all year long!
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
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