Young Adults and Cancer: Thursday August 9, 12-1 p.m.

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Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be hard at any age. But what would it be like to get such a diagnosis as a teenager or as a young adult, a time in life when you’re just starting to make  big decisions such as deciding on a career, choosing where to live, or settling down with a romantic partner? This hour, a look at the unique challenges that face young people who have cancer, such as having to confront mortality prematurely and questions over reproductive capacity. Guests include oncology specialist Dr. Patrick Brown, director, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center’s Pediatric Leukemia Program; Brock Yetso, president and CEO, Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults; cancer survivor Zach Lederer; cancer survivor Brina Furman. Guest host: Melody Simmons