Cancer is a complex and harrowing disease that affects people of all age groups — both patients and their loved ones. But those who are diagnosed in their twenties and thirties face unique struggles, and many need to set aside life milestones for treatment and recovery.

We learn about the millennial cancer patient in Iris Mansour's recent Mashable Spotlight story, which explores how young adults relieve the loneliness of their illnesses. The piece follows 29-year-old cancer survivor Jenna Benn, whose deeply human struggle shows us why the invincible generation isn't ready for cancer, and how we might work to change that.

On Friday, March 28, at 1:30 p.m. ET, Mashable will host a Twitter chat on our @MashLifestyle account to discuss some of the biggest questions associated with millennials and cancer: Why is it different for young adults? What are the biggest challenges millennial cancer patients face? And what support systems can they turn to, both during treatment and while in remission?

Using the hashtag #YACancer, Mashable will chat with Jenna Benn, Livestrong, Stupid Cancer, Imerman Angels, Heidi Adams from Critical Mass, Lurie Cancer Center, Cancer and Careers, Dr. Sage Bolte, and depression researcher Bradley Zebrack.

How to Join

• Join us on Twitter at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 28.

• Join the conversation using the hashtag #YACancer.

• Follow @MashLifestyle on Twitter and tweet your questions and comments.

• Follow our participants:

  Jenna Benn (Twist Out Cancer)
  Livestrong
  Stupid Cancer
  Imerman Angels
  Heidi Adams (Critical Mass)
  Lurie Cancer Center
  Cancer and Careers
  Dr. Sage Bolte
  Bradley Zebrack