OCTOBER 9, 2012
Adolescent and Young Adults (AYA) and Cancer: Treatment and Survivorship
Herbert Eradat, MD, Jacqueline Casillas, MD, Kauser Ahmed, PhD, Thomas J. Pier, LCSW
Herbert Eradat, MD, UCLA Assistant Professor of Medicine and medical oncologist/hematologist, Jacqueline Casillas, MD, UCLA Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, pediatric medical oncologist/hematologist and Associate Director UCLA LiveSTRONG™ Survivorship Center of Excellence, Kauser Ahmed, PhD, staff psychologist and Thomas J. Pier, LCSW, oncology social worker Simms/Mann – UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology tackle the wide range of concerns of individuals diagnosed with cancer during the age range of 15-39, also known as adolescents and young adults with cancer or AYAs.
This panel, presentation, and Q & A considers the biology of AYA cancers, history, and research as well as distinguishing important issues that are unique to the AYA population both during treatment and through survivorship. Both medical and psychological issues, as well as support options and resources, are addressed. Both AYA's and their families are encouraged to attend as topics such as treatment management, fertility, late effects, psychological distress, emotional support and research needs and actions are brought together by this team of experts working at the forefront of AYA and cancer.
Jacqueline Casillas, MD
Kauser Ahmed, PhD
Herbert Eradat, MD
Thomas J. Pier, LCSW
Time
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Schedule
7:00 - 7:15
Arrival & Refreshments
7:15 - 7:30
Anne Coscarelli, Ph.D
Introduction to Center
7:25 - 7:30
Anne Coscarelli, Ph.D.
Speaker Introduction
7:30 - 8:55
Speaker Presentation
Q&A
8:55 - 9:00
Closing
Place
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (RRMC) Auditorium,
B Level, Room B130, 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Cost
Free and Open to the Public
Parking
Available at the Medical Plaza or Ronald Reagan Medical Center lots for $11.00