A Fresh Chapter

10/15/2026

Will you be attending the Hope for Stomach Cancer Patient Empowerment Summit from November 13th to the 15th? Our team at A Fresh Chapter will be attending and exhibiting! We hope to see you there and connect with you all in Long Beach, CA.

10/09/2026

Cancer affects more than the body.

Research on the mental health impact of cancer highlights the importance of psychosocial support, including the emotional, informational, and practical support people may need while navigating cancer.

Our free, peer-led programs and workshops at A Fresh Chapter focus on an important part of that picture: the emotional side of cancer. We create opportunities and provide tools for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to build skills for navigating difficult emotions that cancer can bring. To gain a deeper understanding of the emotional impact cancer has on a person, check out this article:

Cancer is a complex disease that affects the physical and psychological well-being of the patient, their families, and caregivers. Indeed, cancer-related mental health disorders could impact treatment adherence, quality of life, and overall health ...

10/08/2026

Fourteen years after her breast cancer diagnosis, Jessica is still finding meaning and gratitude in the moments she once feared she’d never see. This , we’re honoring her experience and the many people whose experiences, resilience, and stories remind others that there can be life, hope, and meaningful moments after a cancer diagnosis.

10/07/2026

Thank you to every person who supported our Ignite campaign and helped this year’s Ignite cohort take their next step toward emotional healing! We have 80 participants who are building skills, finding connections, and exploring tools that will help them navigate the emotional complexities of cancer. Your donations allow A Fresh Chapter to keep this program free and accessible to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Thank you!

10/05/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing a story of how cancer can affect the emotional and mental well-being of the cancer patients and their families, even when they are counselors themselves. In this blog, Lilian shares how her own experience with cancer, her son’s experience, and what she learned through Ignite shaped her understanding of emotional support while inspiring her to support children and young people affected by cancer. Check it out: https://afreshchapter.com/2026/09/29/an-interrupted-dream/

10/01/2026

Are you a cancer patient, survivor, or caregiver? Then you probably understand that cancer doesn’t come with just one emotion. You can feel grateful and angry, hopeful and afraid, or even relieved and exhausted at the same time. Even when those feelings seem to contradict each other.

Join A Fresh Chapter virtually on November 5th for Making Room for Mixed Emotions, a free 60-minute workshop exploring how to recognize, hold, and make space for the many emotions that can come with cancer. Register here: https://afreshchapter.corsizio.com/event/6a846d19bf864b2f75b6a0ac

09/28/2026

We’re in the final leg of our Ignite fundraiser! The Ignite Move-a-Thon “Ignite Their Next Step” closes on September 30, 2026. Welcoming 80 patients, survivors, and caregivers into a community where they can feel seen, connected, and better prepared to navigate the emotional complexities of cancer.

If you’ve been meaning to support this campaign, now is the time! Your gift can help make sure more people facing cancer have a place to grow and feel like themselves again: https://afreshchapter.donorsupport.co/page/Ignite2026

09/24/2026

During , we’re honoring voices like Sheila’s. After being diagnosed with CML at just 13, she reminds us that cancer can be part of someone’s story without defining the person living it. Her words are a reminder that resilience, hope, and purpose can grow through even the hardest experiences.

09/15/2026

Today we are spotlighting Lynne, another alumni who registered for the Ignite Move-a-Thon! Her participation is unique because she is not tackling it alone; she gathered a community of support! Together with her family, Lynne is walking, running, and hiking to support a program that means so much to her. Can you support Ignite and help someone else take their next step toward emotional healing? Donate today: https://afreshchapter.donorsupport.co/page/Ignite2026

09/07/2026

For , we’re honoring voices like Emily Wekesa’s, whose experience with cervical cancer transformed fear into advocacy and purpose. Her story reminds us that holding space is a simple and powerful way to support someone. As Emily advocates for early detection, HPV vaccination, and survivor support, she shows us that no one should have to carry the weight of cancer alone.