Bon Secours AYA Cancer Care is a comprehensive, community-based program focused on coordinating care and improving clinical trial access of AYA patients in the Upstate. Ours is one of the few programs in South Carolina – and one of a few in the United States – exclusively dedicated to supporting adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer. AYA Cancer Care is one of the few AYA programs located in a community-based oncology program rather than a traditional academic setting.
The program takes a team approach to coordinate your care so that you receive the best treatment protocols, are enrolled in groundbreaking clinical trials and ultimately improve your quality of life while undergoing treatment. Our goal is to assure longer, healthier lives for young people with cancer.
“All of the staff at St. Francis seemed like family. I could have conversations with them for 30 or 40 minutes and I felt like I had a friend, it was enjoyable. Even though cancer is not a fun thing, it was hanging out with those people that made things pleasant and got my mind off of things. I believe the greatest advice that I could give to any young adult is the attitude that you go into
the situation, it’s literally the greatest thing that you can bring to any situation no matter if it’s cancer or life.” – Johnny W., 19, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivor
