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AYA COPE
The AYA Cancer Program team is reaching teens and young adults throughout the South Texas Community with a goal to improve care, quality of life, and outcomes for these patients and link them to resources that are specific to their unique needs.
We aim to identify challenges in caring for, referring, or access to services for adolescents and young adults with cancer, including access to clinical trials and supportive care. As we continue to develop AYA-specific services for our community, we strive to ensure their care is aligned with the requirements identified by local providers and the AYA population.
Teen Cancer America AYA Lounge
We have designated an in-patient space for all AYAs to relax and have some fun. Our Teen Cancer AYA Lounge has a designated reading nook, free coffee, video games and more.
Multi-disciplinary AYA Specific Care
Hospitalized AYAs are partnered with an AYA-dedicated social worker and nurse navigator, thanks to a grant awarded by Teen Cancer America. They are here to help you with all of your questions and life concerns, beyond your medical care.
Contact AYA COPE
Get in touch with us to request more information, refer a patient or learn more about our program.
Program Co-Directors
The AYA Cancer Program is a partnership across pediatric and adult oncology in a co-leadership model led by Elizabeth Bowhay-Carnes, M.D., an oncologist and Mays Cancer Center provider, and Allison Grimes, M.D., a pediatric oncologist at University Health System and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio.