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Tag: Plan to live

Podcast Episode 5 –“Prepare to die, but plan to live”: An impactful chat with Geoff Eaton about his lived experience, young adult cancers, and Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC)

Our special guests today is Geoff Eaton, the Director of Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC).

In this episode:

  • We talk about Geoff’s experience as a young person diagnosed with cancer, how this shaped his leadership and community work, activities and support provided by YACC to young adults diagnosed with cancer in Canada, and more.
  • Additionally, at the end Sevtap gives brief info about young adult cancers in Canada – what are they? How many folks are affected? What are the main priorities in addressing young adult cancers?

Take a look and hope you will enjoy this episode as much as Geoff and Sevtap have.

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April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 by sevtapsavas Categories: Public Interest Group on Cancer ResearchTags: Advocacy, blood cancers, Canada, cancer, community organizations, Geoff Eaton, Hope, Leadership, Lived Cancer Experience, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Plan to live, Podcasting, Public Engagement, Public Interest Group on Cancer Research, Public Outreach, St. John's, Young Adult Cancers Leave a comment
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