Are You a Young Adult With Cancer?

The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program at Moffitt Cancer Center was designed in 2011 to address the unique needs of AYA cancer patients (aged 15-39) and assist them in connecting with other AYA cancer patients their age. It is the AYA Program’s mission to improve the cancer care experience and long-term outcomes for young adults with cancer by ensuring that all adolescent and young adult patients and survivors at Moffitt have access to resources, services and events specific to their age. This multidisciplinary program consists of medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, orthopedic and oncologic surgeons, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, researchers, other professionals and an AYA patient advocacy group (Ambassadors).

The AYA Program offers several programs to engage and support all Moffitt and catchment area AYA patients, including the Swim Across America AYA Lounge, monthly social events in the Tampa Bay area, quarterly educational events, patient advocacy opportunities, and access to fertility preservation education, financial assistance and resources. There are multiple subcommittees within the AYA Program, including subcommittees dedicated to patient education, fertility, psychosocial topics, patient advocacy and nursing that are designed to address the specific and unique needs of this population.

To learn more about the AYA Program including the Magnolia campus lounge, resource packets, newsletters, and upcoming events, please email AYA@Moffitt.org or go to Moffitt.org/AYA.