Cactus Cancer Society
Serves Atlanta by phone or online.
(510) 646-1770
Cactus Cancer Society is a nonprofit for young adults ages 18 to 45 who have cancer, are survivors, or are caregivers. It runs free online programs like art drop-ins, journaling, a book club, yoga nidra, and a guys discussion group. Everything happens online, so people in Atlanta can join from home.
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What they offer 22
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Art WorkshopsProgram
Online art workshops where supplies are sent to you. Listed dates include Oct 19, Nov 17, and Dec 7, 2026.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Ask A CactusProgram
Experts and young adult survivors answer community questions on topics like clinical trials, fertility, nutrition, and creative coping. Answers come as short videos and written posts.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Ask PerrieProgram
An anonymous advice column for young adults affected by cancer. Selected questions are answered publicly on the blog and social media by a licensed social worker.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Awkward AuntieProgram
A place to ask Dr. Anne Katz questions about relationships or sex that feel too awkward to ask a doctor or nurse.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Builders WorkshopProgram
A hangout where young adults affected by cancer build LEGO creations together and spend time with peers.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 26
Cancer SecretsProgram
A creative expression program that gives young adults facing cancer a way to explore things they may keep private.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Coffee & Oodles: A Doodle Journal Drop-InProgram
A drop-in that mixes art-workshop time with drawing or writing prompts. It meets on Wednesdays over the coming months.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Creative Arts Book ClubProgram
A multi-week club where each person fills in their own prompt-filled book. It starts and ends with Zoom meetings, with work done on your own between.
Events 2
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
YA Cancer Gabfest
Fri, Dec 11Online
A yearly week of online crash courses and conversations for young adults facing cancer, caregivers, and the professionals who support them. The 2026 week is December 7 to 11.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
30 Minute Tune Up
Thu, Dec 31Online
A weekly journal drop-in led by a licensed clinical social worker who is a certified journal therapist. It helps you reset during a chaotic time.
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