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The Early Onset Cancer Program at 秘密研究所 Langone Health鈥檚 Perlmutter Cancer Center coordinates care and services for young people who are dealing with cancer. As a single point of connection to the vast resources of our integrated health system, we help you navigate cancer-related clinical care for your type of cancer and connect you with support services matching your specific needs鈥攂efore, during, and after treatment.
Life with cancer is never easy but managing cancer during a time in life when you鈥檙e working, going to school, planning a family, or raising children can be especially challenging. Our Early Onset Cancer Program connects you with expert care and resources to help you live your life while navigating a cancer diagnosis.
We offer the region鈥檚 only fully integrated, multidisciplinary program, including care for the following:
Although breast cancer is still more common over age 50, rates among younger women are on the rise. Roughly 10 percent of new cases in the United States are in women younger than 45. The Early Onset Cancer Program is designed to assist our younger population, ages 45 and younger.
Our program helps young women, ages 45 and under, access gynecologic cancer care, including treatment for cervical, ovarian, endometrial, and vaginal and vulvar cancers.
Diagnoses of early onset colorectal cancer are on the rise: 20 percent of new cases are in people under age 55, about double the rate seen in 1995. Our program ensures that young adults 50 and younger receive personalized treatment for colon or rectal cancers.
The Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer (AYA) Program at Perlmutter Cancer Center serves adolescents and young adults ages 15 to 39 who have one of the following cancers:
Our AYA Program partners with our adult and pediatric cancer specialists to provide tailored treatment and services to improve the quality of life of adolescents and young adults.
Rates of cancer, including breast, gynecologic, and colon cancers, have been on the rise among people under age 50 for several decades. These diagnoses not only impact overall health but can pose fertility concerns and other challenges. Some cancer treatments can also lead to side effects that require supportive care.
Through the Early Onset Cancer Program, we offer the following services:
We assist existing patients as well as young people who are seeking a second opinion.
By streamlining access to an array of support services, we seek to improve our care delivery and enhance your long-term health and quality of life.
Our doctors and researchers are at the forefront of innovation in cancer care. Our vast portfolio of ensures access to the most advanced treatments possible. Your doctor can tell you more about opportunities to participate in our studies.
Renowned breast cancer surgeon Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH, is the visionary behind the creation of the Early Onset Cancer Program and serves as program director. A multidisciplinary advisory committee provides advice on program initiatives.
Our multidisciplinary team includes experts in breast cancer, gynecologic cancer, colon and rectal cancer, hematology oncology, neuro-oncology, sarcoma, and radiation oncology. We collaborate with surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists across all Perlmutter locations. So no matter what doctor you see, you may access the range of services available through the Early Onset Cancer Program.
The following doctors direct program initiatives across disease categories and locations.
Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH, Director, Early Onset Cancer Program, Manhattan
Donna-Marie E. Manasseh, MD, Brooklyn
Helen Pass, MD, Long Island
Melissa D. Fana, MD, Long Island
Isabelle C. Le Leannec, MD, Manhattan
Josef A. Shehebar, MD, Brooklyn
Tara Martinez, DO, Long Island
Leslie R. Boyd, MD, Manhattan
Emeline M. Aviki, MD, MBA, Long Island
Mohammad Maher Abdul Hay, MD, Manhattan