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The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service helps to coordinate cancer care for young people aged between 12 and 24 in Canterbury — Waitaha and the top half of the South Island.
If you or someone you know is aged 12 to 24 with a cancer diagnosis and want to find out more about the service contact:
Louise Sue
AYA Cancer Key Worker
The service is based at Christchurch Hospital.
The AYA Cancer Key Worker follows all rangatahi diagnosed with cancer from high suspicion of cancer through to surveillance, survivorship or palliation.
The level of support that each rangatahi receives is triaged based on diagnosis, treatment, and their unique support needs.
The AYA Cancer Service aims to work with rangatahi, their whānau, and their health care team to make sure their needs are met and that they understand the information being given to them. They will also:
Your key worker also works with organisations like:
For more information on adolescent and young adult cancer visit:
If you are a health professional wishing to refer a young person to this service, email:
