AYA Cancer in Focus

By: Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
  • Summary

  • Join members of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and their colleagues for discussions on current issues and topics in adolescent and young adult cancer research and survivorship. Learn more about the Big Ten CRC at https://www.bigtencrc.org/
    Copyright 2024 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
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Episodes
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research and Survivorship: A conversation about oncofertility
    Dec 10 2024

    Dr. David Dickens of the University of Iowa joins Kristin Smith, program manager for fertility preservation at Northwestern Medicine's Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, to discuss the unique challenge of fertility preservation faced by young adults with cancer. Listen in for an enlightening conversation that explores the significance of fertility preservation, common barriers, and strategies to overcome them.

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    27 mins
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research and Survivorship: Helaina's Story
    Jul 3 2024

    Dr. David Dickens from the University of Iowa talks with Helaina Hillyard, an adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivor, about her experiences. Listen in as Helaina shares her journey, discussing the unique challenges of facing cancer as a young adult. Tune in for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about hope, resilience, and the realities of navigating life with cancer.

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    23 mins
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research and Survivorship: Why It Matters
    Mar 26 2024

    Dr. David Dickens of the University of Iowa and Dr. Michael Roth of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center share insights on adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer and why research and survivorship are important considerations for this age group that is often overlooked in discussions about cancer.

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    23 mins

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