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Mission

SeventyK’s mission is to change cancer care by educating patients, families, and their healthcare providers about age-appropriate treatment and the unique needs of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patient.  Unlike pediatric and older adult cancer patients, for over two decades the rate of survival for AYA cancer patients has not improved. 

Goals

  • Improve outcomes from treatment by acknowledging that cancer happens in young people and that their cancer may have unique biological differences;
  • Ensure that AYA cancer patients have their unique physical needs met, such as preserving fertility;
  • Acknowledge distinctive psychosocial needs, like dealing with cancer during college, developing and maintaining intimate relationships, and transitioning into adulthood;
  • Encourage clear communication between patient and medical provider about cancer care and long-term side effects.

Timeline

  • 2011

    SeventyK launches the first AYA wellness network - A place for healthcare professionals to share best practices and for patients to be guided from diagnosis to wellbeing.

  • 2010

    The campaign goes global – The International Charter of Rights for Young People with Cancer launches and nearly 10,000 signatures are collected in less than six months.

  • 2009

    The campaign continues – With over 5,000 signatures supporting the Bill of Rights, a global collaboration of partners begins creating an International Charter of Rights for Young People with Cancer.

  • 2008

    SeventyK launches - And the campaign for the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Bill of Rights begins.