A COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER
We are a community of over 100 Fort Worth, TX Healthcare workers, and advocates leading the way to help adolescents and young adults (AYAs) between the ages of 15 and 39.
With your help, we can educate, inspire, and comfort those who need it
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WHO WE ARE
We are a community of more than 100 healthcare professionals, young adult cancer survivors, their families, advocates, and passionate volunteers.
WHAT WE DO
Our coalition works together to improve the lives of adolescents and young adults (AYAs), ages 15 to 39, diagnosed with cancer in our community.
WHY IT MATTERS
AYAs face unique medical barriers and psychosocial issues that, when not addressed, can have devastating short and long-term consequences.
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AYA CANCER IS DIFFERENT
Every year, more than 70,000 AYAs are diagnosed with cancer.
Approximately 500 are diagnosed in and around Fort Worth.
That’s 8X, the number of pediatric patients.
Unlike children, however, there has been a limited focus on the AYA population.
The consequences are significant. In addition to a lack of available age-relevant support and resources, eye-opening data has revealed that AYA survival rates have not significantly improved in more than three decades.
DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER IN THE U.S. EACH YEAR
DIAGNOSED IN & AROUND FORT WORTH EACH YEAR
YEARS SINCE THERE'S BEEN A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN SURVIVAL
MINUTES BEFORE ANOTHER AYA IS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
CANCER IS THE NO. 1 CAUSE OF DISEASE-RELATED DEATHS IN AYAS
OUR AYA INPATIENT UNIT & INFUSION CENTER
In May 2016, our coalition opened America’s first community-supported AYA oncology inpatient unit and infusion center for patients ages 18 to 29.
Located inside Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth, the unit provides an age-relevant treatment “home” for young adults, ages 18 to 29, diagnosed with cancer in our community.
What the Fort Worth Adolescent and Young Adult Coalition have achieved is a good practice model for the region’s young people with cancer, one that will be the envy of community hospitals throughout the USA.
I commend the Fort Worth community’s spirit of collaboration, for delivering a world-class facility and most of all, for putting young patients and their families first.
Happening Now
An FWAYA Coalition Story | Candice’s Story
An FWAYA Coalition Story Each year 77,000+ young adults are diagnosed with cancer. My 21-year-old self never thought I would be part of this statistic. My 21-year-old self also never imagined not only living this long but to have REALLY lived. No, I guess I never...
AYA Cancer Story | A Mothers Journey by Laura Rutledge
An Introspective look from an AYA Cancer Mom April 22nd, 2010 is a day that will forever be etched into my memory. It is the day that our happy world of carpooling kids, going to soccer games, proms, college essays, etc. came to a screeching halt. After 11 months of...
I’M AN AYA
Were you diagnosed with cancer? Are you between 15 and 39 years old?
Whether you’re looking for information, resources, support, or encouragement, we have what you need.
I’M A PROVIDER
AYA cancer is different from cancer in other aged patients. This population has unique needs, and we’re here to help.
I’M A SUPPORTER
We are a community of professionals, advocates, volunteers, and people like you. Learn how you can get involved.
AYA STORIES
AYA Cancer Story | A Mothers Journey by Laura Rutledge
An Introspective look from an AYA Cancer Mom April 22nd, 2010 is a day that will forever be etched into my memory. It is the day that our happy world of carpooling kids, going to soccer games, proms, college essays, etc. came to a screeching halt. After 11 months of...
Johanna’s FWAYA Cancer Story | Fort Worth AYA Oncology
Johanna’s FWAYA Cancer Story My name is Johanna; I was 33yrs old when I was diagnosed with soft tissue small cell sarcoma in early March of 2019. My husband of 10 years and I are parents to a rambunctious soon to be 5yr sweet old girl, who is on the first-name basis...
Celebrating AYA Awareness Week | FWAYA Oncology Coalition
Nothing Can Stand In Our Way Of Celebrating AYA Awareness Week You may have missed the news, but there's been a little virus going around. It has caused cancellations of weddings, concerts, award shows, movie releases, and sporting events. But we haven't canceled AYA...
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