Practical guidance for the parts of life cancer interrupts.

Explore school and college reintegration, survivorship, academic continuity, privacy-conscious planning and answers to common questions. Resources are educational and do not replace medical, legal or individualized educational advice.

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School Reintegration

Use these resources to prepare for conversations with counselors, teachers, 504 or IEP teams, hospital or homebound staff, college disability services and the people you choose to involve in your return.

Returning is a process—not a single first day back.

Information is educational and is not legal, medical or individualized educational advice. Families should work with medical and school or college teams regarding accommodations and return plans.

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Questions to ask before returning
Privacy and communication preferences
Workload, attendance and energy planning
Tutoring and academic catch-up
Rejoining clubs, activities and social spaces
Check-ins after the return

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Survivorship

There is no single right way to move forward.

Survivorship may include relief, gratitude, uncertainty, academic catch-up, changing relationships and new questions about identity or the future. These resources support practical next steps while respecting that every experience is different.

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Returning to school, college, work and activities
Rebuilding social connection
Academic and future planning
Preparing for college or career conversations
Finding age-appropriate community
Locating qualified help when a need falls outside Level Up's scope

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FAQs

Level Up is designed for young people ages 14 through the college years whose own cancer diagnosis has disrupted parts of life. Clearly identified programs may also welcome siblings, survivors and allies.

1 Who can participate?

How do I get started? Do I have to be in active treatment?

2

No. You may connect when newly diagnosed, in treatment, returning to school or college, or navigating survivorship.

Is there a cost?

3

Core programs are intended to be offered without charge. Specific event details will explain any registration or participation requirement.

Do I need a hospital referral?

4

No. Young people and families may reach out directly. Schools and healthcare partners may also refer with appropriate permission.

Will I have to share my diagnosis or story?

5

No. We ask only for information needed to respond safely. Sharing a story, photo or experience publicly is always separate and optional.

No. Level Up provides educational support, peer community and practical resources. It does not provide medical treatment, therapy, emergency response, legal advice or individualized educational representation.

Is Level Up therapy or medical care?

6

Programs use trained adults, approved communication platforms, codes of conduct and clear rules about privacy, messaging and prohibited one-to-one contact.

How are peer events kept safe?

7

It helps fund a need-based combination of connection technology, welcome or hobby items, peer experiences, academic support and the systems needed to deliver programs safely. Funds are pooled rather than tied to an identifiable participant.

What does a $1,500 sponsorship provide?

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Contact us first. Level Up uses a current-needs and safety review and generally prioritizes new, supportable technology and unopened, age-appropriate items.