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“The only reason I saw the doctor was to get an extension for one of my exams,” recalls Jess, a 20-year-old college student. Within 12 hours of her blood test results, Jess was at �ֲ���ý Children's starting cancer treatment.

Jess was diagnosed with T-cell leukemia, and time was essential.

“I hadn’t been feeling well. I was tired a lot and thought I had an ear infection,” says Jess. “I couldn’t take my exam and my college said I needed a medical note. So, I went to the doctor.”

While Jess’ cancer wasn’t part of the family’s plan, they knew exactly what to do when they got the news. A family friend had cancer treatment at �ֲ���ý years before.

Jess became a young adult patient through the �ֲ���ý AYA (adolescents and young adults) cancer program. “Within hours I had a room, a primary oncologist with expertise in AYA cancer and a whole team doing everything they could to save my life,” she recalls.

Jess is grateful for the care she received at �ֲ���ý. Her road was not easy, but she says her team was always there for her.

“Studies show that young adults with cancer have a higher chance of survival when treated at a children’s hospital,” notes Jess. “I feel very blessed for the expertise and support from my incredible team at �ֲ���ý,” she adds.