Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program
The Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program at Monroe Carell is a partnership with Vanderbilt's Department of Pediatrics and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
If you're between the ages of 15 and 29, you are considered an adolescent or young adult (AYA). We know the issues you face with cancer diagnosis and treatment are different than those of adults and young children. Using the resources of both pediatric and adult cancer specialists, we are here to see to provide you with the best care.
Conditions We Treat
We offer treatment for specific cancers of adolescence and young adulthood, including:
Meet Your Care Team
Scott C. BorinsteinMD, PhD
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, General Hematology and Oncology, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Sarcoma, Solid Organ Malignancies
Debra L. FriedmanMD, MS
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, General Hematology and Oncology, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Solid Organ Malignancies
Why Choose Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Care at Monroe Carell
- Recognized care
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Monroe Carell as one of the best pediatric cancer programs in the nation.
- Collaborative care
Our experts in pediatric cancer work with specialists in many other fields including hematology-oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, nursing, child life, social work, psychology, nutrition and physical therapy. The result is a treatment plan tailored for your child’s needs.
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
We partner with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tennessee that treats pediatric and adult patients in one location. This means we are closely connected to research programs and specialists working to discover the latest breakthroughs in cancer care. Your child and family have access to treatments and therapies on the leading edge of discovery.
- Seamless transition to adult care
Your child will have access to both adult and pediatric cancer subspecialists with expertise in specific cancer subtypes. As they age into adulthood, cancer treatment will continue with our adult oncology experts at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
- Financial counseling
All families and caregivers of AYA cancer patients receive financial counseling and navigation to assist with the economic challenges of cancer care.
- Fertility resources
Your child may have thoughts about becoming a parent someday. We provide our adolescent and young adult patients with access to fertility preservation resources before, during and after cancer treatment.
- Mental and emotional health resources
We provide unique psychosocial resources to help your child manage the emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis. These include our exclusive Behavioral Hematology Oncology Program, with licensed psychologists dedicated to working with and supporting your child's and family's mental and emotional needs.
- Post-treatment support
All patients have access to the REACH Survivorship Clinic after completing treatment. We offer a full range of follow-up care designed to meet your child’s physical, emotional and practical needs. You will receive a personalized Cancer Survivorship Care Plan that will be your child’s roadmap for future health and well-being.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including: