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Supporting adolescents and young adults through cancer treatment and beyond

An increasing number of adolescents and young adults are developing cancer, and they face unique challenges because the illness occurs during a crucial time of personal growth. It's vital that patients' care teams focus on their priorities for treatment and goals for survivorship.

Vivian Irizarry Gatell, M.D.

August 28, 2025

Young newlywed, UTSW cancer team wage 'Infinity War' on stage 4 lymphoma

When an emergency department visit for a bad cough turned into a cancer diagnosis, a new drug – and a movie-worthy standoff with lymphoma – saved Erik Torres’s life.

Farrukh Awan, M.D.

May 14, 2025

Skin lymphoma: Rare cancer, strange symptoms, effective treatments

A rare form of lymphoma – skin lymphoma – can resemble rashes or even mushrooms on the skin. Most cases are very treatable with care from a lymphoma expert. Learn more.

September 6, 2018