City of Hope Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Community

Plans for New Years? Register Now!!

Happy Holidays to our AYA community!!!

What’s the new year going to bring you?!?

Hoag Hospital is putting on a virtual discussion of the healthy habits you can have during the holidays! November 11th 2pm-245pm Register Online... https://www.hoag.org/community-education-cla/event-signup/ See more

"I am strong. I am grounded. I am powerful." Three things you can say to yourself today to give you the strength to get through it. With even the smallest amount of strength you can embrace change and welcome challenges. You got this! #StupidCancerAffirmationSunday

Chelsea Abad NP, in Dermatology, will host an online education series regarding dry skin care management, hair loss/changes, and nail changes from cancer treatment therapies. The classes are complimentary and it’s virtual Patients can R. S. V. P. by visiting event.Cityofhope.org/skinNo enrollment required.

OCTOBER= Breast Cancer awareness Month

Who: the YA Cancer Community (young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers; healthcare professionals, nonprofit professionals.. When: Monday, December 7th Friday, December 11th via video chat How does it work? Gabfest will meet each day for 3 hours in the evening (exact time is TBD). Each day will consist of a crash course, an interactive panel/discussion/talk, and a hangout (aka, Gabfest After Hours). You are welcome to attend a single session of the event or as many sessions and days as you would like. When you sign up, we’ll send you everything you’ll need to attend the session(s) you are interested in!

AYAs require many levels of interventions and depend on a complex network of systems, programs, and people to navigate survivorship after treatment. Overcoming barriers to transition from pediatric to adult focused survivorship care is critical for this population. Nathan Kamel is conducting a study in which he hopes to speak with AYA cancer survivors (15-21 years old at time of cancer diagnosis), family members/guardian, care providers, researchers and administrators to understand the barriers that exist when transitioning from pediatric to adult focused survivorship care. If you or anyone you know are interested in participating, please contact him at [email protected] or scan the QR Code to get connected with the study.

Virtual Cancer-Vention.... #Ayacommunity #Ayacancer #resources #connect

RESOURCES & WEBINARS Add #Livestrong for more information

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we've taken preventive measures based on the latest recommendations from public health authorities to protect... our patients and staff. In this video, Chief of the Division of Psychology, Jeanelle Folbrecht, Ph.D., gives advice on how patients can cope with loneliness when family members are not allowed to visit bedside. For more information, visit the City of Hope COVID-19 Resource Hub at CityofHope.org/COVID19.

Have you been touched by cancer in some way? HOPEFUL is an online space where patients, caregivers, friends, or anyone can come and find others on the same journey! Use the Link to Register: https://www.hopeful.org/register

For the Parents at home having to orchestrate school with their children to keep them well educated, here is a article for you! Field Trips, Scholastic, NASA, and foreign language learning apps. Use the link to learn some tips: https://www.usnews.com//online-teaching-resources-for-pare

"For young Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer, the aftermath can require a new approach to school and learning, family and social relationships, and the contours of independence". Read City of Hopes Article on: The Psychological Impact Cancer has on Young Adults ... https://www.cityofhope.org//the-psychological-impact-on-yo

#CancerKnowledge

#Chemo it’s a real thing!!