Kate Yglesias HoughtoninPulse on ProgressTackling Cancer in the ClassroomIt was my first day of school (again.) Like always, I was nervous. My grandmother made me breakfast and took my photo in front of the…Mar 25, 2019Mar 25, 2019
Kate Yglesias HoughtonBittersweet news…Two weeks ago, I resigned as President & CEO of Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance.Oct 11, 20181Oct 11, 20181
Kate Yglesias HoughtoninCritical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer AllianceYoung adults with cancer are seemingly invisibleApproximately 70,000 adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. In fact, I’m one of them.May 29, 2018May 29, 2018
Kate Yglesias HoughtoninCritical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer AllianceLouisiana LessonsOn Tuesday, I testified before the Louisiana House Appropriations Committee about a piece of legislation to expand cancer coverage to…May 4, 20181May 4, 20181
Kate Yglesias HoughtoninCritical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer AllianceExpand Fertility Coverage for Young Adult Cancer PatientsTestimony in support of Louisiana HB 689May 4, 2018May 4, 2018
Kate Yglesias HoughtoninCritical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer AllianceEmerging Trends in AYA Cancer Care: The Flat Lineby Kate Yglesias Houghton, President & CEO, Critical MassApr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Kate Yglesias HoughtoninCritical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer AllianceLetters: Support Stokes’ cancer billI was 27 years old when I was diagnosed with cancer. My husband and I had bought our first house six weeks prior to that awful day, and up…Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Kate Yglesias HoughtoninCritical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer AllianceWhat Do You Get for the Person Who Saved Your Life?My cancer journey begins like that of many young adults: I didn’t feel well. My plan was to go to the doctor and get something that would…Apr 1, 2018Apr 1, 2018
Kate Yglesias HoughtonSix Years and Still Cancer-FreeSix year ago I was diagnosed with cancer at 27. Today is a day to celebrate! I survived and have been living an incredible cancer-free…Mar 23, 2018Mar 23, 2018
Kate Yglesias HoughtoninCritical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer AllianceParents Deserve to KnowParents Deserve to KnowMar 12, 2018Mar 12, 2018