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Our Program, Your Experience
The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Program offers comprehensive supportive care throughout the cancer journey and into survivorship. Resources include clinical trial education and access, fertility preservation counseling, financial and insurance guidance, psychosocial and spiritual support, survivorship services, and health education.
- AYA Resource Book - English (ebook)
- AYA Resource Book - Spanish (ebook)
- AYA Resource Book - English (PDF)
- AYA Resource Book - Spanish (PDF)
Social Opportunities
Get ready for a year full of experiences that let you connect, laugh, and try something new. Whether it’s crafting, exploring the outdoors, or just hanging out with people who understand, these events are all about enjoying the moment.
A few highlights:
- Creative workshops
- Golfing, hikes and zoo visits
- Concerts, tailgates, and rage rooms
- And more!
Check out the 2026 calendar of monthly activities (PDF) for details.
We'd love to see you there! Questions? Email: aya@mcw.edu.
Preserving Fertility: Children's Wisconsin
The MACC Fund team at Children’s Wisconsin partners with specialists in fertility, hormones, growth, and development. A Fertility Navigation Program is also available to help you make informed care decisions.
Preserving Fertility: Froedtert & MCW
Whether you're planning to have children someday or simply want to keep your options open, it's important to understand how cancer treatment may affect fertility. Explore fertility preservation options before treatment begins.
Find a Clinical Trial
Clinical trials offer the opportunity to receive promising new treatments and innovative approaches to care while advancing research that helps improve outcomes for future patients. Your care team can help you understand whether a clinical trial may be an option for you.
Young Adult Oncology Group
Individuals 18 to 39 years of age are encouraged to join the Young Adult Oncology Group to share experiences and participate in social and recreational gatherings. Activities include cooking classes, rock climbing, game nights, hiking, sporting events, and more.
Children's Wisconsin Support Services
Services are available for patients and families as they navigate the cancer treatment journey. This includes psychologists and social workers, recreational and creative arts therapies, spiritual care, massage therapy, and more.
Froedtert & MCW Support Groups
Support groups are available to help patients and caregivers. These groups focus on the importance of emotional health with opportunities for discussion and sharing of experiences, communication of feelings, relaxation, and stress relief.
Together, we're here to support you
The Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Program is made possible through a partnership between the MACC Fund Center at Children’s Wisconsin and the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center.
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For additional information about the AYA cancer program and the quality and supportive care resources available, please contact aya@mcw.edu.