Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program, WVU Medicine

06/12/2026

We are excited to help spread the word about Cancer Awareness Night with the Wheeling Miners indoor football team this Saturday, June 13, at WesBanco Arena.

Cancer survivors, patients, hospital employees, and their families are invited to attend the game FREE of charge. Survivors and patients will also have the opportunity to be recognized on the field during halftime as we celebrate their strength, courage, and resilience.

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ Kickoff: 7 p.m.
📍 WesBanco Arena

🎟️ To receive FREE tickets, call the box office at (304) 233-7000 or visit in person and mention "Cancer Survivor." Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

It will be an evening for football, community, and honoring those whose cancer journeys inspire us every day. We hope to see you there!

🔥 1 DAY AWAY 🔥

Tomorrow night… it ALL goes down.

🦁 Lions vs Miners ⛏️
🔥 #1 vs #2
🏈 Indoor football at its BEST
🎗️ Cancer Awareness Night – playing for those who fight, those we honor, and those we remember.

📍 WesBanco Arena
⏰ 7 PM
💥 Big hits
💥 Fast pace
💥 A full-on battle for the top spot

🎟 Don’t wait—get your tickets NOW:
📍 WesBanco Arena Box Office
📞 304-233-7000
💻 www.wesbancoarena.com/events/box-office

🔥 ONE DAY AWAY… let’s PACK THE HOUSE 🔥

06/07/2026

💛 On National Cancer Survivors Day, we celebrate strength, resilience, and hope.

Today, we honor every cancer survivor — those newly diagnosed, those in treatment, those in remission, and those living with and beyond cancer. Your courage inspires us every day.

At the WVU Cancer Institute, we are proud to stand beside survivors and their loved ones through every step of the journey. We also recognize the ongoing challenges of survivorship and remain committed to advancing care, support, and research that improve quality of life for every person impacted by cancer.

This National Cancer Survivors Day, we celebrate milestones big and small, honor every story, and come together to celebrate life.

💛 Join us in recognizing and celebrating the survivors.

05/19/2026

Join us for the first virtual AYA Meet Up: Coping with Cancer — a space for adolescents and young adults (ages 15–39) to connect, reflect, and support one another through every stage of the cancer experience.

🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.
💻 Meet us at: https://bit.ly/AYAVirtualMeetUp

If you'd like to RSVP or want more information, please reach out to Ashley DeNardo at [email protected].

Before we meet, you’ll receive a short worksheet to spark ideas and help you prepare for our time together. It'll include prompts to help you reflect on things like protecting your energy, coping with challenges, and staying connected to who you are beyond cancer. ✨

05/04/2026

A cancer diagnosis in your teens, 20s, or 30s comes with challenges that look different from any other stage of life — and your care should reflect that.

In Cancer Close-Up: Episode 6, Patrick Tomboc, DO, and Laurel Lyckholm, MD, break down how the WVU Cancer Institute’s Adolescent and Young Adult Program is designed specifically for you — supporting everything from treatment decisions to life after cancer.

Because your care should meet you where you are.

🎧 Watch now:

1 like. "Cancer Close-Up: Episode 6 - Adolescent and Young Adult Program (Part 2)"

04/21/2026

⚾️💛💙 What a day for our AYA crew!

The AYA group had an incredible time cheering on the West Virginia Mountaineers baseball as they took on Houston — and brought home a 7–3 win! 🙌

From great company to great baseball, it was a perfect reminder of the power of community, connection, and just enjoying the moment together. These are the days that matter.

Thanks to everyone who joined us — we can’t wait for the next outing! 💙💛

wvucancer.org/aya

04/15/2026

Calling all AYAs! It’s time to step up to the plate for an afternoon of connection and fun.

Join us at Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark as WVU baseball takes on Houston. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years out — you belong here.

April 19 | 1 p.m.
Suite access, tickets, and food are complimentary.

Because cancer may be part of your story — but so is community. 💛

RSVP to [email protected]

04/09/2026

Joy doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful.

It’s in the everyday moments — a hug from family, coffee with a friend, a walk outside, a shared smile.

During AYA Awareness Week, we’re celebrating those moments and the strength it takes to keep showing up. 🌱

04/08/2026

No one understands the AYA cancer experience quite like someone who’s lived it.

That’s why connection matters. Sharing stories and encouragement can help you feel seen, heard, and supported — no matter where you are in your journey.

Our AYA support group is here for you. All are welcome. 💛

wvucancer.org/aya

04/07/2026

A funny moment. A favorite song. A quiet minute of peace. These small things matter — and they count.

This week, we’re honoring the resilience of AYA patients who continue to find light along the way. ✨

04/06/2026

During AYA Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the strength of connection. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or support group, having people who understand can make all the difference.

Together, we lift each other up. 💛