Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program
Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program
The Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program supports young people with cancer - at every stage of life
If you are between the ages of 15-39 and navigating a cancer diagnosis, your needs are different from those of younger children or older adults. At University of Michigan Health, our Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program is designed to support not just your treatment, but your life - including school, work, relationships, and long-term health.
Support is funded through WHO Cares: Teen Cancer America and generous donors.
Our Approach
Our Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology Program brings together a multidisciplinary team focused on the unique medical and personal needs of young people with cancer. Our program is designed to supplement the care you receive from your oncologist, who is the expert in your diagnosis.
Care that reflects your life stage
We recognize that cancer affects more than your physical health. Our program supports:
- Balancing treatment with school, work, or family life
- Navigating relationships and identity during treatment
- Planning for long-term health and survivorship
A team built around you
Our team includes experts in
- Adult and pediatric oncology
- Adolescent medicine
- Fertility preservation and sexual health
- Social worker
- Mental health
- Researchers focused on AYA cancer care
Shaped by patient experience
Our program initiatives are guided by the AYA Patient Advisory Council, made up of young people who have experienced cancer care firsthand.
Who We Treat
Anyone with a diagnosis of cancer between the ages of 15-39 years of age treated at any of the University of Michigan Health locations can access this program.
Services
We offer a range of services designed to support both your treatment and overall well-being:
- Fertility counseling and preservation options
- Mental health counseling
- Sexual health counseling
- Nutrition counseling
- School/vocational support
- Social work support
- Patient mentors
- Support groups
- AYA Early Survivorship Program
- Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program
Referral Information
Referrals are recommended through your care team. If you are unsure how to get started, you can contact us directly for guidance. Patients can be referred to the AYA Oncology Program if they are treated at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital or Rogel Cancer Center.
Phone: 734-936-7518
Research
Our research program is led by Brad Zebrack, PhD, MSW, MPH, and is conducted in partnership with the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
We focus on patient-centered research aimed at improving the lives of adolescents and young adults during and after cancer treatment. This includes developing better support systems, improving care experiences, and advancing long-term outcomes.
Learn more about our research initiatives on the AYA CARE website.
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Locations
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Pediatric Oncology | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
Floor 7 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4257Get Directions
Doctors
Rashmi Chugh, MD
Clinical Professor
Medical Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine
Emily Byrnes Walling, MD, MPHS
Clinical Associate Professor
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatrics
Lauren May-Bond Wozniak, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Adolescent Medicine, Pediatrics
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