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Adolescent and young adult (AYA) information is designed for people ages 17 to 39—a time of growth, change, and new opportunities.
Being diagnosed with cancer during this stage of life can bring unexpected challenges and questions. You may be concerned about school, work, relationships, family responsibilities, fertility, body image, or sexual health.
Explore resources designed to help you find information, support, and guidance for the issues that matter most to you.
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Resource Sheet| Patient Navigators| Resources
These registered nurses work within a team of different professionals to help people 17-39 years old live well with and beyond cancer. They may give you information and education about common concerns young adults with cancer have and can connect you with community supports. An AYA navigator can also refer you to an AYA Oncologist, or an AYA team of different professionals.
I was 26 years old when I was diagnosed with cancer. Not only did my friends and peers have a hard time wrapping their heads around treatment and everything I was going through, when I went into the cancer centre for appointments or treatments, I never saw anyone in the waiting rooms that looked around my age. I was clearly a minority, and it felt lonely. Later on, through various programs and online resources, I was able to connect with others. Looking back now, I'm so glad I did. I learned that there were actually a lot of people (too many) facing cancer in the same life stage as me.
- A Young Adult Patient in Calgary
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