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Seattle Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program Who We Serve The AYA Cancer Program serves adolescents and young adults from age 15 up to age 21 for all cancers. For some types of cancers, we even see patients up to age 30. About one-fourth of all our cancer patients at Seattle Children’s are age 15 or older. Dedicated Inpatient Unit Seattle Children’s has the first dedicated adolescent and young adult inpatient cancer unit in the nation. It’s an entire floor designed just for teens and young adults with cancer. AYA Cancer Program Providers Oncologists Nurses Social workers Psychologist AYA life specialist Physical therapists Art therapist Music therapist School teachers Chaplain Call 206-987-2106 for more information or to make an appointment. One of the Nations Top 5 Pediatric Cancer Centers Cancer care designed for you — Adolescents and young adults with cancer have different needs and challenges than children or older adults. That’s why we offer the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program. We provide expert medical care and support to patients who might otherwise fall into the age gap between treatment programs designed for children and those designed for adults. We’re the first in the country with an inpatient unit dedicated solely to adolescents and young adults with cancer. Better treatment results — Research shows that for certain kinds of cancer, adolescents and young adults have much better outcomes when they receive treatment at a pediatric hospital like Children’s, compared with adolescents and young adults treated at an adult hospital. Our outcomes are better than the national average, especially for patients with certain kinds of leukemia or brain tumors. For provider-to-provider questions, call 206-987-7777. Care for the whole person — We’re committed to providing not only the most effective cancer treatment, but also comprehensive care that helps adolescents and young adults reach their full potential at school, work and home. We know our patients have important plans and goals beyond fighting this disease. Learn More: www.seattlechildrens.org/aya A role for family and friends — Along with a normal, healthy desire for independence, adolescents and young adults need support from parents, other family members, peers and, in some cases, spouses. Inclusion and respect for each of these essential people in a young person’s life is at the heart of how we engage with AYA patients. Cancer and Blood Disorders Center 062016 CM063 Wired for Connection Each room in the AYA inpatient unit includes a 42-inch TV with GetWell Town, an interactive, Internet-equipped entertainment system with access to movies, games and personalized care information. Patients can use Facebook, Skype and other Web-based tools to stay in touch with friends and family. The rooms also include amenities such as adjustable temperature, colored lighting and personal bathrooms, showers and refrigerators. National Ranking In 2016, U.S. News & World Report ranked Seattle Children’s Cancer Center No. 6 in the nation. A Place of Your Own Children’s AYA Cancer Program has its own dedicated floor with 16 private, spacious, single-bed rooms just for adolescents and young adults. Complete with a therapy gym, lounge, future rooftop terrace and activities like movie nights, this area gives patients a chance to be active and meet each other. A quiet room offers a place for patients and families to reflect and recharge. Services We Provide • The most advanced treatment protocols available for your diagnosis delivered by a team of experts • Access to clinical trials run by doctors at Children’s and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and meant specifically for adolescents and young adults • Options to keep up with classes during treatment, either through Children’s School Services for those staying in the hospital or the Hutch School for those being seen in our clinic • Help with topics such as talking to friends about cancer, dealing with hospitalization and finding cancer resources online • Counseling and referral to fertility-preservation services, including sperm banking or egg cryopreservation (freezing your sperm or eggs before chemotherapy for later) Transition to Adult Care and Survivorship Children’s works closely with UW Medicine and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance to transition patients to adult care, if appropriate, as the patient gets older. After treatment ends, anyone treated for cancer as a child, adolescent or young adult can get support through our Cancer Survivor Program or the survivorship program at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Cancer and Blood Disorders Center 062016 CM063