The Reid R. Sacco Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program at Connecticut Children’s provides comprehensive cancer care for adolescents and young adults. We offer state of the art medical care and support for the unique emotional and social needs of patients in this age group. Our AYA Program currently focuses on several objectives including increasing AYA access to clinical trials, a Fertility and Sexual Health Program, comprehensive psychosocial care and community activities providing opportunities to meet and connect with other AYA patients. We collaborate with oncology specialists at local adult hospitals to provide consultation and increase expertise of cancer care for the AYA population.
Dr. Natasha Frederick, oncologist at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Connecticut Children’s
“We are so grateful to Teen Cancer America for their partnership in developing our AYA Program. Their generous gift is enabling us to take our program to the next level, which is so important as it means we will be able to provide better care for our AYAs at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Connecticut Children’s.”
“This was only a far-fetched dream until Teen Cancer America stepped in to make it a reality, so we thank Hilary and Dr. Taylor and everyone at Teen Cancer America. We are so happy to be a partner with the organization.”
