"Having medical and psychosocial providers familiar with the unique needs of #AYAs helps patients maintain a sense of autonomy, build confidence in navigating a healthcare system, empower decision making and address emotional/behavioral functioning." - @drjennallen #AYAaware

Adolescents and emerging adults approach a cancer diagnosis differently than young children and older adults. That means clinicians, partners and parents should change the way they interact with them. Learn how. https://t.co/6jMyfHROhe #AYAWeek #AYAAware @sdanielsCCLS

“I strive to help #AYAs be their best selves during the challenging time of cancer treatment. My favorite moments are connecting them with one another and watching them form true friendships that reach beyond the walls of St. Jude." - @HeatherHaluska Child Life #AYAaware

Teens and emerging adults have unique psychosocial needs. Child Life Specialist Dr. Sarah Daniels talks about how clinicians and support staff are meeting those needs for AYAs who have cancer. https://t.co/AnnotNFb8d #AYAaware #AYAweek @sdanielsCCLS

Each year, 89,500 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. AYA cancer patients face enough challenges on their own so we created a special room to meet their needs. For more info, visit: https://t.co/kcvp1Z5PkY #ayaaware #ayacancer

What makes an AYA feel supported 🤍 #AYAaware #AYAawareness #AYAcancer

“By providing chances to engage in typical activities, to connect with peers and to receive age-appropriate information about treatment, I love seeing my adolescent and emerging adult patients regain a sense of control and purpose." – Dr. Sarah Daniels #AYAaware @sdanielsCCLS

It can be difficult to figure out the best way to show support and that you care. 😰 So we went straight to the source. We asked our community to provide insights into the kinds of support they would most appreciate as they go through their cancer experience... #AYAaware

#AYAaware #AYAawarenessweek #AYACancer #AYAchallenges

“As a pediatric nurse practitioner, I have the honor of working with #AYAs living with cancer. Through our Transition Oncology Program, I enjoy caring for them as they transition off cancer-directed therapy into the early years of survivorship.” - Dr. Sandra Jones #AYAaware

April 5-9th is #ayaaware week. We @nationwidekids are here to provide high quality and patient-centered care and services to AYAs with cancer through our AYA Oncology Program. @greenyeagsnham @FertilityNP @SeeYouAYAs @NCHforDocs @TeenCancerUSA

Did you know: 80,000 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer every year? We have several specialists on staff trained to support the unique needs of AYA cancer patients. https://t.co/TAMgVLUWB8 #AYAaware #AYAcancer Image: @FWAYAOC

Celebrating AYA Cancer Awareness this week! Who are AYAs? Sharing about this unique population on my @instagram: https://t.co/mpO3BzuSHt #ayaaware #ayacancer #integrativeoncology

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Seeking health care can be challenging for AYA...knowing how to navigate local health care options can assist in improving time to diagnosis #AYAgetcancertoo #AYACancer #AYAAware #EarlyDetectionMatters #AYACSM

It's #AYAcancer awareness week! We kick it off with an excellent blog about some amazing work supported by The Coleman Foundation. #ayaaware https://t.co/TPv8r53c4D

Listen to "S3E3" by @CancerCare ⚓ https://t.co/9S3LzaNBhl "I'm too young for this" #AYAAware #AYAC #AYACancer #AYAware

.@AssocPHON study: Social media aids #AYA in cancer treatment with social & identity development. It gives space to negotiate body image & sense of self, manage peer relationships, reclaim control, maintain normalcy. https://t.co/z88XCdBsHe @sdanielsCCLS @DrToriWillard #AYAaware

In closing AYA Cancer Awareness Week, I decided to write a blog post, which I haven't done on my personal blogsite in a while. Please SHARE! #AYAAware #AYAware #AYACancer. https://t.co/yjRRZUcZjd