Honouring Jackie’s legacy by better supporting the unique needs of AYA cancer patients
Jackie was a passionate and caring person, who lived with an open mind and a loving heart. As a young adult with cancer, Jackie experienced firsthand the unique challenges that affect cancer patients in this age group.
The Jackie Aziz Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program at Cedars was launched in 2022 to help address the unique challenges of cancer patients aged 15 to 39 being treated at the MUHC. It was spearheaded by Lynn and Randy Aziz to honour their daughter Jackie, who was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma when she was 18 and who died at the age of 23.
For any immediate medical concerns or inquiries, please contact your treating team (Doctor, IPO nurse, social worker, etc.).
AYA research inquiries:
- Dr. Ramy Saleh: ramy.saleh@mcgill.ca
- Mahafarin Maralani: mahafarin.maralani@muhc.mcgill.ca
AYA clinical inquiries:
- Virginia Lee: (514) 934-1934 ext. 37053 | aya@muhc.mcgill.ca
If you are undergoing treatment and do not have an IPO (Pivot nurse), please contact the triage line at (514) 934-1934 ext. 34160.
Cedars CanSupport Resource Coordinator:
- Malcolm Baird: (514) 934-1934 ext. 43874 | malcolm.baird@muhc.mcgill.ca
MUHC Social Services department: (514) 934-1934 ext. 31569
MUHC Psychosocial Oncology program: (514) 934-1934 ext. 45502
Fund Manager - Events and Communications:
- Kiki Dranias: (514) 656-6662 ext. 226 | kiki.dranias@cedarscancer.ca
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