When adolescents and young adults (AYA) are diagnosed with cancer, the emotional and mental impact can be just as overwhelming as the physical journey. Between navigating treatment, relationships, identity, and the fear of missing out on major life milestones, AYA patients often feel misunderstood or invisible. That’s where Elephants and Tea comes in. Founded by […]

A cancer diagnosis is never easy—but for adolescents and young adults (AYA), the experience can be particularly isolating. Often too old for pediatric services and too young for traditional adult care, young people diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39 are frequently underserved, overlooked, and under-resourced. Stupid Cancer, a national nonprofit organization, is working […]

The Dear Jack Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and emotional well-being of adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer. Founded by musician Andrew McMahon, a leukemia survivor himself, the foundation focuses on the specific challenges faced by patients between the ages of 15 and 39. Young […]