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Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance

Each year 70K Americans 15–39 years old are diagnosed with cancer but we have no medical “home” and providers must make treatment decisions using data, facilities, and practices that are designed for young children or older adults. Our cancer is different. This is our story.

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Critical Mass in Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance

Apr 5, 2018

Emerging Trends in AYA Cancer Care: Fertility Preservation Coverage

By Joyce Reinecke, Alliance for Fertility Preservation

This has been an exciting and historic few years for the campaign to expand insurance coverage to…

Critical Mass in Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance

Apr 3, 2018

Emerging Trends in AYA Cancer Care: Aging Young

by Andrew B. Smitherman, MD MSc, and Hazel B. Nichols…

Critical Mass in Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance

Apr 2, 2018

Emerging Trends in AYA Cancer Care: Finding Time for Follow Up

by Dr. Damon Reed

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer have traditionally fallen into a gap in health care. In the United States over 70,000 AYAs between the ages of 15–39…

Critical Mass in Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance

Oct 11, 2014

Creating an Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program: Lessons Learned From Pediatric and Adult Oncology Practice Bases

Authors: Reed D, Block RG, Johnson R.

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Critical Mass in Critical Mass: The Young Adult Cancer Alliance

Apr 5, 2015

Health Insurance: A Puzzle Wrapped in an Enigma?

National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week is an annual, community-driven opportunity to highlight the needs, issues and challenges of young adults diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15–39 and to spread the word about the amazing work…