Stupid Cancer empowers adolescents and young adults (AYAs) impacted by cancer through community-building initiatives, events, and resources aimed at reducing isolation and promoting mental health, education, and resilience. Their programs offer peer connection, advocacy training, and practical support for navigating survivorship.

Main Programs & Services

CancerCon® Annual Conference:
A multi‑day immersive event where hundreds of AYA cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and professionals gather for education, connection, workshops, social activities, and empowerment. Many scholarships are available to attend if cost is a factor.

Meetups & Community Building:
Regular online and in‑person meetups — organized nationally — that help AYAs find peers, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships beyond clinical settings.

Discussion Series:
Structured topic‑based discussions designed to dive deep into issues affecting AYAs with cancer — including relationships, mental health, and identity — in safe, peer‑centered environments.

Stupid Cancer Stories & Digital Library:
A storytelling ecosystem featuring written and recorded experiences that affirm AYA journeys and reduce isolation through shared narratives.

Educational Resources:
On‑demand guides, articles, and tools tailored to the unique life, healthcare, and social needs of young adults with cancer across stages of treatment and survivorship.

Access to Care Project:
An initiative aimed at identifying gaps in AYA cancer care and developing tools and insights to improve communication between providers and AYA patients, addressing concerns like fertility, relationships, and career disruptions