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Session #6 – Barriers to AYA Cancer Care
Presented by Susan Parsons, MD The session will provide an overview of the problems that have interfered with cancer care for AYAs and provide insights into recent inroads and successes related to those problems. Additionally, Dr. Parsons will review the steps taken in their survivorship program to ensure equitable and quality care for their AYA […]
Read More...Session #5 – Writing in the Care of AYAs Facing Cancer
This session will review why narrative medicine and reflective writing are important tenants of caring for AYAs, as well as Dr. Venkataraman’s personal experiences with writing and patient care.
Read More...Session #4 – Fertility and Family Planning For Young Adults After a Cancer Diagnosis
This session will focus on the importance of discussing the risk for infertility and fertility preservation options with AYA patients and provide various strategies and techniques for these conversations.
Read More...Session #3 – Words Matter: The Impact of Communication for Young Adults with Cancer
This session will focus on both the challenges and benefits of communication with AYAs in the context of illness and how it can significantly influence emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
Read More...Session #1 – Persistent Gaps in Adolescent and Young Adult Care
This talk will explore the persistent gaps in cancer care for AYAs, highlighting disparities in access, supportive care, treatment, and survivorship. We will discuss the unique psychosocial and medical needs of AYA patients that are often overlooked and under addressed.
Read More...Great White Lies
Hi! My name is Heather Alison. I am 22 years old and I am a two-time cancer survivor. I am asking for your support for my senior thesis at NYU, “Great White Lies.” Visit my fundraising page by clicking on the link below to help me bring this film to life!
Read More...When Life Throws You Cancer: Dark Nights Will Bring Brighter Days
Three of our young adult cancer survivors discuss the importance of having hope through a cancer diagnosis.
Read More...First Day of the Rest of My Life
I felt confused, scared, and angry that I, a 27 year old, had breast cancer. After a few sleepless days and tons of research (if you know me, I really mean tons) I accepted it. I wanted to fight this with an amount of optimism and positivity that I have never really known.
Read More...The Freckle Effect
While getting ready for work, I noticed a small lump in my left armpit. Believing I was a healthy, 35-year old female with no risk factors for cancer- I assumed that my body was fighting a germ and went about my day.
Read More...Here is How I Owned Cancer
December 7th 2017, that’s the date that the tumor was found in my femur. One of several upcoming dates in the months to come filled with experiences I never imagined I would have to endure. Including January 30th 2018, the day I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
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