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Session #5 – Substance Use and Abuse in AYA Oncology Patients
This session will focus on data regarding substance use and abuse in oncology patients and survivors, the importance of addressing substance use in oncology, and how to address these topics with patients.
Read More...Session #4 – Oncofertility
This presentation on Best Practices in Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Oncofertility seeks to present strategies to improve outcomes for this population with an equity lens.
Read More...Session #3: Sexual Health and AYA-O Care
This presentation will include how to communicate with AYAs about sexual health, nuts and bolts for how to identify and assess common problems, and practical strategies for helpful intervention.
Read More...Session #2: Disparities in AYA Oncology
This presentation will review key disparities in AYA survival and health-related quality of life, sociodemographic and clinical variables associated with poorer health and survival outcomes, and opportunities to mitigate these disparities.
Read More...Session #1: Epidemiology and Biology of AYA Oncology
The emergence of the field of adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology was led by analyses of the epidemiology of cancer occurring across a span of ages from childhood to older adulthood. This presentation will review the epidemiology of AYA cancer and the unique biology associated with cancers diagnosed in the AYA age range.
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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