The Society for Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (SAYAO) is an international professional organization dedicated to improving adolescent and young adult cancer care through the promotion of interdisciplinary research, education, communication, and collaboration among health professionals.
We believe adolescent and young adults between the ages of 15 and 39 are a distinct patient population within oncology. Pediatric and adult oncology research and clinical agendas are not designed to focus on the unique biological, clinical, psychosocial, and survivorship issues of this age group. Therefore, significant advances in adolescent and young adult cancer (AYA) care can best be achieved through an AYA-specific focus.
OUR VISION
To change cancer care through the advancement of prevention, outcomes, and meaningful survivorship for adolescent and young adult cancer patients.
"As I became increasingly aware of the unique issues and needs of the under-recognized AYA oncology patients and survivors, my passion for these patients grew and led me to my recent international-level work to increase awareness and recognition of this population. To truly advance care for this population, AYA oncology must be recognized as a distinct subspecialty, with a professional organization and publication to support it. SAYAO and Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (JAYAO) are the culmination of this impetus, and I am thrilled and honored to have created this central forum for AYA oncology professionals."
— Leonard S. Sender, MD, Founder, President
FOUNDING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leonard S. Sender, MD, President
University of California, Irvine and CHOC Children's Hospital
Bradley J. Monk, MD
Creighton University School of Medicine
at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
David M. Thomas, MBBS, PhD
Peter MacCallum Cancer Center
Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD
Northwestern University
Brad Zebrack, PhD, MSW, MPH
University of Michigan
MEMBERSHIP
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Charter Member
- Reception with Founder
- Continued acknowledgement on website and in JAYAO
- Unique pride in this important launch!
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Become a Member
- Network with AYA oncology colleagues worldwide
- Increase your knowledge of AYA research and education
- Promote greater public interest and understanding of AYA oncology
- Increase the health and well-being of AYA patients
- Rapid access to information and colleagues
- Members-only section of website
- Membership Directory
- Share your work
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Benefits
- A full-year subscription to Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, in print and online
- Sharing of educational resources with other members
- Interactive website forum for members to discuss relevant AYAO issues
- Online directory of AYAO journal articles and publications
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Eligibility
- Pediatric and adult hematologists and oncologists
- Pediatric and adult surgical oncologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Pediatricians and Adolescent Medicine specialists
- Reproductive endocrinologists
- Oncology nurses and advanced practice staff
- Psychosocial and supportive care providers, including psychiatrists, psychologist and social workers
- Academic and community-based adult and pediatric cancer centers
- Cancer researchers