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Adolescents & Young Adults

Adolescents and young adults have very specific concerns and needs when faced with a cancer diagnosis. This is the time when you want to meet others, focus on school and start a family. A cancer diagnosis can present many challenges, and we’re here to help you.

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Lily S.

Lily S. 14010

I had no idea it was cancer. When they told me I had Hodgkin's disease, that meant nothing to me. I was like, "Okay, what do we have to do to get rid of this?" I didn't know what oncology was. read more

  • body image
  • caregiver and hodgkins's disease
  • caregiver support
Mark & Jack H.

Mark & Jack H. 6475

My son, Jack, became a survivor on June 28, 2001 when he was diagnosed with a pelvic tumor. read more

  • anger
  • caucasian
  • children with cancer
Natasha A.

Natasha A. 8033

I had a lump in my neck. I thought it was from talking on the phone, because at work, I used to hold the phone. I was really tired, and I’d lost some weight. I had really itchy skin. read more

  • exercise
  • female
  • hodgkin's lymphoma
Paul and Cameron S.

Paul and Cameron S. 6245

Cameron: I became a leukemia survivor when I was diagnosed in 2000. read more

  • aftereffects of treatment
  • Caregiver
  • caucasian

Trinika C. 5411

I was a basketball player, 8th grade. I did a split at practice one day. I felt a small pull in the innermost part of my left thigh. I ran on it for like two weeks. read more

  • african american
  • body image
  • Emotional Support
Female Fertility Preservation

Female Fertility Preservation 31407

Some women who go through cancer treatment find that they can't have children afterward. It is important to identify your risk for infertility before treatment starts and take steps to preserve your read more

  • adoption
  • donor eggs
  • donor embryos
Relationships During Treatment

Relationships During Treatment 22071

For those living with cancer, changes that affect roles and relationships in your daily life may be especially challenging. Cancer treatment can cause a change in energy level. Side effects could read more

  • adolescents
  • boyfriend
  • camp kesem

Cancer.Net - Information About Cancer in Young Adults

Cancer.Net brings the expertise and resources of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the voice of the world’s cancer physicians, to people living with cancer and to those who care for

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A cancer and fertility presentation for health care professionals, discussing options for men.

Family-Building Options for Women: After Cancer Treatment

A cancer and fertility presentation for health care professionals, discussing options for women.

Livestrong Fertility Brochure

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Fertility Risk Chart for Men

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Fertility Risk Chart for Women

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Family Building Options Chart for Men

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Family Building Options Chart for Women

This overview of fertility preservation and parenthood options for cancer patients, who are women, is based on published literature. Success rates may vary from clinic to clinic and depending on