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Season 2
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.
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