We support young people with cancer (ages 18-39) to address their physical, mental and psychosocial needs as well as building a strong AYA community.
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ALT Two individuals holding a "University of Southern California" certificate for a "Distinguished Professor" awarded to "Chanita Hughes Halbert." They are standing in front of a gold-colored curtain.
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ALT Two individuals in formal attire are holding a framed document from the University of Southern California, which names Heinz Josef Lenz as a University Professor. One individual is wearing a medal. They are standing in front of a gold curtain.
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ALT Speaker: Faye Weinstein, Ph.D Director, USC Pain Management Psychology, Department of Anesthesiology & Psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine Topics: Why There is Pain Even After You Have Received Cancer Treatment? Where is the Pain? How Labeling or Disbelief About Chronic Pain Doesn’t Help. What Can Help? This event is hosted by USC Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program (AYA@USC). FREE to all to attend. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit aya.usc.edu. RSVP: https://bit.ly/painmgt2023 Zoom ID: 987 0419 9987
ALT Join us on April 15 @ 2pm PST for a special in-person workshop led by artist Mario Ybarra Jr. where AYAs will learn from creative tools to help process the medical experience of cancer. Artist Talk with Mario Ybarra Jr. ft. Siobhan Hebron Exquisite Corpse Exercise Zine Activity and Peer Sharing Opportunity USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center 1441 Eastlake Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90033 Room LG 503/504 RSVP: https://www.aya.usc.edu/en/events/upcoming-events/whatisfaq *No prior art/zine experience required! *Open to young adults with cancer (ages 18-39), cancer patients & survivors, caregivers, healthcare providers. *Masks required* For more information about this event, please visit aya.usc.edu or email [email protected]. Thank you!
ALT We mean it! Ask a Doctor with ANY question about your cancer journey! Dr. Cecilia Fu is here to HELP! Zoom ID: 989 5537 1007 https://usc-hipaa.zoom.us/j/98955371007 Dr. Cecilia Fu is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine and is a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Program within the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at CHLA. Her clinical and research activities have focused on the care of leukemia/ lymphoma patients, with particular research interest in relapsed pediatric leukemias and developmental therapeutics, infant acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), supportive care and late effects of cancer treatment. She is also invested in issues of health disparities and ethnic/racial diversity and efforts to improve the care of children of all children with cancer. She is also an active clinical researcher in the Children’s Oncology Group.
ALT ZOOM ID: 984 6714 6315 Topics: Cancer and genetics Hereditary cancer syndromes affecting the AYA population Which patients may benefit from a referral to genetics Difference between genetic testing of tumor & blood Case presentations of AYA patients How genetic testing helps inform treatment, decision-making, and future cancer prevention Q & A Julie Culver, MS, LCGC, CCRP is a licensed genetic counselor specializing in cancer genetics. Her research pertains to precision medicine, hereditary cancer panel testing, and medical decision-making following genetic testing. Jacob Comeaux, MS, LGCG is a licensed genetic counselor specializing in cancer genetics. His research currently pertains to medical decision-making among patients carrying a genetic mutation.
ALT This two-night getaway retreat took place at the beautiful Camp Ronald McDonald in Idyllwild, CA on September 16-18. It was planned collectively by our AYA@USC Patient and Family Advisory Retreat Committee, which consists of young adult cancer patients and survivors who are passionate about giving back to the AYA community. Music, improv, mindfulness, breath work and writing, Tower of Challenge, archery, fishing, hiking, you name it! It was so inspiring to see how our young adults transformed out of their cancer/covid isolation and comfort zone during this retreat. They naturally bonded under the common denominator of cancer. Many of them were so excited and relieved to find such a supportive AYA community, where they can share freely their stories and cancer experiences, where they feel heard and understood, and where they find new friendship and do not feel isolated anymore.
ALT On August 27, AYA@USC Zootopia brought our young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) and their families together to have a great time at the Los Angeles Zoo. Besides free zoo admissions, guests also enjoyed a catered gourmet lunch at the zoo as well as special group activities for parents and kids respectively to bond with other families. For more information, visit aya.usc.edu
