AYA at Frazier Lab 

The cancers common in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients are a distinct set of tumors, that are neither the cancers of children nor adults. As a result, medical care is required from physicians with specialized knowledge. Dana-Farber has some of the leading experts in AYA cancers in the United States. What is unique about the care offered at DFCI is that through the Center, patients have access to that expertise from the faculty of both pediatric and medical oncology, who are co-located at the Institute.  Teenage and young adult patient face other significant challenged: they often feel isolated from their peers, and need guidance on the ways in which cancer can disrupt their lives, change their relationships, and affect their plans for college and career. Co-Led by Dr. Frazier from pediatric oncology and Dr. Ann LaCasce from medical oncology, CAYAO aims to provide the best possible care to AYA patients by providing tailored medical input, and AYA-specific supportive care services, including a designated AYA waiting room, and information about AYA research and trials. Philanthropy is critical to growing the CAYAO.