Teenagers who are being treated for cancer have emotional and social needs that are different than their younger counterparts. They’re facing a frightening diagnosis and treatment during what is already a time of great physical, social and emotional change. For these patients, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offers unique resources that are tailored to meet the needs of adolescents and young adults. This is the Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program.
The AYA Patient Steering Committee is made up of adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors, as well as psychosocial and child life specialists from CHOP. The group addresses the unique concerns of AYAs and provides a community for children in this age group who have been treated for cancer.
