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USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Norris Topping Tower NTT 3415

Address: 1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
General Inquiry: 323-865-0581, aya@usc.edu
Patient Care: 323-865-3782, aya@med.usc.ed

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Cheers for Arthur! Week 4 cycling tour of Japan. HE MADE IT!!! Despite all the challenges, ups and downs, HE MADE IT! This week is the Commencement Week at USC. Arthur is heading off to Tulane University soon to start his residency and his continuing passion and advocacy for AYAs! Please keep supporting him to reach his fundraising goal of $10,000. There is only $1,500 left to GO! Fight on! https://ignite.usc.edu/p/nihon-judan-cycling

Dr. Peter Phung is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care at Keck Medicine of USC. Board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine. The presentation will cover the following topics: What is Palliative Care? Introduction to Whole-Person Care Navigating the Unique Challenges for the Young Adult Wanting Life to Go Back to “Normal” Practical Tools to get through Tough Moments For questions, email aya@usc.edu. See you on Wednesday, May 13 @ 12 pm, PST. Zoom ID: 979 7618 9818 RSVP: bit.ly/ayapalliative2026

Join us for a fun pickleball meetup on May 17! Learn from the professional coaches how to play well in this most popular community sport since the pandemic. FREE paddles give away! FREE food and drinks! FREE for young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) and one guest. Limited Spots. Questions, email aya@usc.edu. RSVP TODAY bit.ly/ayapickleballmay2026 #pickleball #ayacancer @uscnorriscancercenter @joolapickleball @trojanpickleball @pickleball_cares @keckmedicineusc @keckschoolusc

Check out Arthur’s Week 3 Recap Video for Cycling Tour Across Japan! He has finished half way of the tour. Please continue to support him and young adults with cancer. https://ignite.usc.edu/p/nihon-judan-cycling

Check out Arthur's Week 2 Recap Video for Cycling Tour Across Japan! Cheer for his courage and support his dedication to supporting our AYAs! https://ignite.usc.edu/p/nihon-judan-cycling #cycling#aya# @arthurbookstein @uscnorriscancercenter @japantour

This monthly workshop welcomes anyone affected by cancer—patients, survivors, and caregivers—who wants to put their experiences, emotions, and insights into words, whether for personal healing, creative expression, or to craft something intended to reach others. Each session offers a theme to spark inspiration and creates space for your story to unfold, helping you release stuck energy, connect with your inner voice, and transform your experiences into something meaningful. On April 15, we have invited three AYAs as our special guests to share their stories with us and explain how writing has transformed their lives. Patsy Noah is an avid reader and writer who has facilitated journaling workshops for many years. She comes from a family of writers and has a background in visual design and education. Patsy is an advocate for children’s mental health and wellness, supporting many organizations in this field. Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:30 PST ZOOM ID: 987 8919 9771 https://bit.ly/ayajournal2026 @pnoah25 @oliviatai @uscnorriscancercenter #ayacancerawarenessweek #journaling

Watch Arthur Bookstein’s first week recap of Cycling Tour of Japan 2026. Support and make a donation at https://ignite.usc.edu/p/nihon-judan-cycling

To celebrate AYA Awareness Week, this April, Arthur Bookstein, MPH—a Keck School of Medicine of USC student and Fulbright Fellow—will cycle 3,000 km across Japan in 40 days. His goal is to raise $10,000+ for the AYA@USC program, supporting young adults (ages 18–39) facing cancer. Arthur is a half-Japanese physician-in-training and endurance fundraiser who recently matched into Internal Medicine-Pediatrics at Tulane University. With a background in cancer epidemiology and past cross-country rides, he is dedicated to advancing culturally informed care and advocacy for the AYA community. Every donation directly funds the AYA@USC program that provides comfort, connection, and resilience for young adults with cancer treated at USC and beyond. Give at: https://ignite.usc.edu/p/nihon-judan-cycling Follow us for a weekly update on Arthur's Tour of Japan! @arthurbookstein #aya #cycling

AYA Cancer Awareness Week April 6-10, 2026! #ayacancer#aya@ayausc

🎾✨ PICKLEBALL MEETUP – SUNDAY, APRIL 12 ✨ Ready to have fun, meet new people, and learn one of the fastest-growing sports? Join us for an exciting pickleball meetup with professional coaches who will help you level up your game! All levels are welcome! 📍 Warner Tennis Center 6336 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 🕔 Time: 5–8 PM PST 🔥 What’s included: 🏓 FREE paddle giveaway 🍔 FREE food & drinks 💙 FREE for young adults with cancer (ages 18–39) and one guest ⚠️ Limited spots available — don’t wait! 📩 Questions? Email aya@usc.edu RSVP REQUIRED https://forms.gle/bhB574cJnzUnjnxF7 #Pickleball #LAEvents #WoodlandHills #CommunityEvent #FreeEvent #PickleballLife#ayacancer

Go Team AYAUSC! We crushed our 5K fundraising goal! We rocked 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon! Huge thanks to our dedicated AYAs, amazing doctors and staff, and our incredible supporters! @ayausc @uscnorriscancercenter @keckschoolusc @keckmedicineusc #la5k #lamarathon #ayacancer #ayacancerawareness

AYA Zootopia 🦧🦒 Brings families together Big shoutout to @concernfoundation & @cancersupportla #ayacancer