{"MY WAY" writings of young adult cancer survivors}

You were just going about your life when out of nowhere ... CANCER!

Every young adult cancer survivor that I have met has told me that they found great comfort

• in hearing from other young adult cancer survivors,
• in knowing that they were not the only young adult facing cancer, and
• in connecting with people their age that had been through it.

Each of us can benefit from the experiences and knowledge gained by those who have gone down this path before us.

So that is why we put this booklet together.
 

It is a compilation of writings by Young Adult Cancer Survivors about their cancer experiences.

The Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults presents this collection with the hope that it will help others better understand and cope with their cancer diagnosis or with the diagnosis of a loved one. These original writings come in the form of letters, essays, journal entries, songs, e-mails, poerty, lessons, and lists.

Perhaps these writings will also be helpful in improving understanding between health care practitioners, the general public and young adult cancer survivors. These writings raise awareness of the needs and emotions of young adults dealing with cancer and of the challenges that they face. They also demonstrate the tremendous spirit and courage possessed by their authors.

The Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults defines Cancer Survivors as those impacted by cancer either with a cancer diagnosis or with a loved one with a cancer diagnosis, from the day of diagnosis.

Writing can be a useful and therapeutic tool as you face the challenges of your cancer journey. You may want to examine and express some of your own dreams, fears, and concerns in this way.

It is our desire that you will find strength, information and comfort as you read the entries in this booklet.

Wishing you health, and peace of mind,
 

All my best,

Diana Ulman

Founding Member