"The Future Redefined" Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult College and Career Fair: A Collaborative Symposium to Provide Proactive Education for Oncology Patients and Survivors.

Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) currently undergoing treatment for cancer, in remission, or in survivorship, are missing a great deal of traditional academic activities during crucial formative years of their lives. To provide AYAs with exceptional opportunities for personal growth, the Adolescent and Young Adult College and Career Fair (AYACCF) was developed. The objective of the AYACCF is to meet the needs of this specific patient population in navigating the transitions from cancer treatment to academic, trade, or career life thereafter. By leveraging internal resources, the team was able to organize two in-person and one virtual event across 3 years. This article provides an overview of the process of designing, implementing, and refining an annual college and career readiness for AYA oncology patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]