Join us in a special workshop given by Dr. Suarez Piedad, Department Chair of Geriatrics, Special Needs and Behavioral Sciences at the USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, to learn about the importance of oral care during and after cancer treatment.

Writing can be therapeutic and healing for cancer patients, cancer caregivers, andsurvivors. In this workshop open to all affected by cancer in any way, participantsbring life to the character of their “pain.” Utilizing prompts, they explore what this“pain” looks and sounds like, what it has to say to them, and what they’d like to say toit. A monthly theme will be used as a starting point to then allow whatever healingand creativity is waiting to flow out!

Special Night at Crypto.com Arena to watch LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets.

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

Join us on March 22 on a special workshop on taxes taught by our AYA council member Kenny Chu. Kenny has almost 20 years of relevant work experience in the tax field, starting his career at a major “Big 4” public accounting firm, and is currently serving as a Vice President of Alts Tax at a reputable asset management firm. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, and received a Masters in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California. Kenny has been an active member in the AYA@USC community, serving as the AYA council member as well as joining Team AYA@USC in the Los Angeles Marathon each March.

Join Team AYA@USC at Los Angeles Big 5K and Marathon!

Join Team AYA@USC at Los Angeles Big 5K and Marathon!

Adults often wonder how to talk to kids about cancer, or whether or not they should tell them at all. Learn more about what every kid needs to hear when a loved one has cancer, and the best ways you can help support them through their big feelings and questions.

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

Writing can be therapeutic and healing for cancer patients, cancer caregivers, andsurvivors. In this workshop open to all affected by cancer in any way, participantsbring life to the character of their “pain.” Utilizing prompts, they explore what this“pain” looks and sounds like, what it has to say to them, and what they’d like to say toit. A monthly theme will be used as a starting point to then allow whatever healingand creativity is waiting to flow out!

Create a card for Valentine's Day or just have fun exploring doodle art with Paula Noah.

Join us and Neighborhood Legal Service Los Angeles to obtain an overview of how to qualify for various healthcare programs, focusing on Medi-Cal, Covered California, Medicare, and COBRA, along with fertility preservation coverage options for cancer patients.

Speaker: Katrina Rayco

Senior Attorney

For more information, visit aya.usc.edu or contact shuli@usc.edu.

A special in-person song writing workshop presented by Jacob from Moontower

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

Writing can be therapeutic and healing for cancer patients, cancer caregivers, andsurvivors. In this workshop open to all affected by cancer in any way, participantsbring life to the character of their “pain.” Utilizing prompts, they explore what this“pain” looks and sounds like, what it has to say to them, and what they’d like to say toit. A monthly theme will be used as a starting point to then allow whatever healingand creativity is waiting to flow out!

Join us on Dec. 12 for a special talk with USC Norris Dietitian Bunrorth Duong to learn more about diet and nutrition for cancer survivors.

Topics To Be Discussed:

How does nutrition impact cancer survivorship?

Understand the role of nutrition in post-cancer health

Foods that prevent cancer

Explore a variety of foods known for their cancer-preventive properties

Optimizing Nutrition when experiencing side effects

Learn strategies to maintain proper nutrition during treatment side effects

Maintaining a healthy weight and adequate protein

Discover the importance of weight management and protein intake for survivors.

Other concerns and comorbidities

Addressing additional health considerations for cancer survivors

This event is hosted by USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program (AYA@USC), Keck Medicine of USC Clinical Nutrition and USC Norris Cancer Survivorship Program. For questions, contact shuli@usc.edu

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

Writing can be therapeutic and healing for cancer patients, cancer caregivers, andsurvivors. In this workshop open to all affected by cancer in any way, participantsbring life to the character of their “pain.” Utilizing prompts, they explore what this“pain” looks and sounds like, what it has to say to them, and what they’d like to say toit. A monthly theme will be used as a starting point to then allow whatever healingand creativity is waiting to flow out!

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

This special event is designed to bring our young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) and their families together to have a great time at the Los Angeles Zoo. Besides FREE zoo admissions, guests will also enjoy a catered gourmet lunch at the zoo as well as special group activities to bond with other families.

Writing can be therapeutic and healing for cancer patients, cancer caregivers, andsurvivors. In this workshop open to all affected by cancer in any way, participantsbring life to the character of their “pain.” Utilizing prompts, they explore what this“pain” looks and sounds like, what it has to say to them, and what they’d like to say toit. A monthly theme will be used as a starting point to then allow whatever healingand creativity is waiting to flow out!

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

As a childhood survivor of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and breast cancer, Dr. Perdomo developed many common long-term adverse effects associated with extensive radiation therapy, aggressive chemotherapy, and multiple surgical interventions. Dr. Perdomo was an Assistant Professor in Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California for 20 years. She has over 40 years of clinical practice focusing on oncology rehabilitation. She developed both the USC curricular content and outpatient clinical services regarding the comprehensive management of oncological-related impairments and lymphedema. Her cancer experiences and knowledge as a physical therapist provided her with unique insights regarding healing, rehabilitation, and reclaiming quality of life after treatment.

Writing can be therapeutic and healing for cancer patients, cancer caregivers, andsurvivors. In this workshop open to all affected by cancer in any way, participantsbring life to the character of their “pain.” Utilizing prompts, they explore what this“pain” looks and sounds like, what it has to say to them, and what they’d like to say toit. A monthly theme will be used as a starting point to then allow whatever healingand creativity is waiting to flow out!

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

Writing can be therapeutic and healing for cancer patients, cancer caregivers, andsurvivors. In this workshop open to all affected by cancer in any way, participantsbring life to the character of their “pain.” Utilizing prompts, they explore what this“pain” looks and sounds like, what it has to say to them, and what they’d like to say toit. A monthly theme will be used as a starting point to then allow whatever healingand creativity is waiting to flow out!

This support group occurs on the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to young adult cancer patients and survivors between the ages of 18-39 treated at USC and/or residing in CA.

Life can be challenging, life with a medical condition can be particularly challenging. We face obstacles on every journey we make. Join us in this new mental health series with Dr. Shima Taghavi to find out how to navigate these unexpected challenges.

Dr. Taghavi completed her pre-doctoral residency at the National Psychology Training Consortium, where she developed a behavioral health program and served as a therapist in a rural primary care clinic working with patients across all age spans. For her post-doctoral training, Dr. Taghavi completed her fellowship at City of Hope Medical Center providing psychological interventions to cancer patients.

Dr. Taghavi is trained in diagnostic testing, including cognitive, achievement, socio-emotional, and projective assessments of children and adults. She has worked with couples, and families, and facilitated groups. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, issues related to life transition, grief, and loss, issues related to immigration, and interpersonal and relational issues.