Episode 9

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Published on:

1st Apr 2025

Finding Strength in Support: Young Adults on Cancer, Community, and Coming Back Stronger

In this episode of Life on Pause, young adult cancer survivors open up about the incredible power of support systems. From family and friends to classmates, coworkers, and even strangers, our guests share how they leaned on their communities—both online and offline—through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

You’ll hear honest stories of:

  • Facing cancer far from home
  • Learning to ask for help
  • Navigating work and education post-treatment
  • Discovering unexpected empathy from roommates, bosses, and even neighbors
  • Advocating for others after remission

Whether you're in treatment, supporting someone who is, or just seeking real stories of resilience, this conversation is for you.

💬 Join us as we explore what it means to find strength in vulnerability and redefine support on your own terms.

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About the Podcast

Life on Pause
Life On Pause is a podcast for and by young adults living with cancer. Each month, young adult cancer patients from Penn State Health share honestly about their cancer diagnosis, treatment and life afterwards. As cancer causes the group to reflect on issues both large and small, surprisingly relatable stories and themes emerge. From relationships to body functions, nothing is off the table.