The Early Onset Cancer Program is designed specifically for adults diagnosed with cancers from ages 18-45 and their supporters.
Common Challenges
• Parenting: Managing the demands of parenting
• Social Life: Navigating relationship issues and social challenges
• Family Planning: Wondering about the impact on fertility and family planning
• Finances: Balancing the financial impact of cancer at a young age
• School and Work: Facing potential interruptions to school and work
• Caregiving: Caring for aging parents
• Coping and Emotional Needs: How to address anxiety, isolation, identity, self-esteem, and body image concerns
Program Highlights
• Support groups for patients with early onset cancer and their supporters.
• Early Onset CONNECT is a service that offers specialized support, guidance, and resources
• Research on early onset cancer
• Community events and early onset cancer content
Who We Serve
Patients diagnosed with cancer from ages 18 - 45
What We Offer
• Personalized cancer information and resources
• Referrals to Smilow specialty and support services like integrative medicine, genetic testing, and more
• Dedicated Art Therapy Program
• Navigation support for complex resource needs, external support applications, and specialty services like fertility preservation
• Tailored access to research and clinical trials
Call us at: 203.785.4831
Or email us at: EarlyOnsetCancer@yale.edu