AYA Cancer in Focus

In this episode,  David Dickens , MD, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the  University of Iowa  and Clinical Director of Pediatric Oncology Services, sits down with  Anthony Gallonio , co-founder of the  National GRACE Foundation , to discuss how the foundation supports  AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) cancer patients  in navigating education. The journey to continuing education can be difficu...

Dr. David Dickens of the University of Iowa joins Kristin Smith, program manager for fertility preservation at Northwestern Medicine's Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, to discuss the unique challenge of fertility preservation faced by young adults with cancer. Listen in for an enlightening conversation that explores the significance of fertility preservation, common barriers, and st...

Dr. David Dickens from the University of Iowa talks with Helaina Hillyard, an adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivor, about her experiences. Listen in as Helaina shares her journey, discussing the unique challenges of facing cancer as a young adult. Tune in for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about hope, resilience, and the realities of navigating life with cancer.

Dr. David Dickens of the University of Iowa and Dr. Michael Roth of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center share insights on adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer and why research and survivorship are important considerations for this age group that is often overlooked in discussions about cancer.