About Us

This website is a collaborative effort between patient advocacy organizations, patient experts, and healthcare professionals with the mission to share COVID-19 related resources and information for adolescent and young adult cancer patients, survivors and healthcare professionals who work with this unique population
Contributors
Advocacy Contributors
Mallory Casperson, CEO and Founder, Lacuna Loft
Simon Davies, Executive Director, Teen Cancer America
Karen DeMairo, MHSA, Vice President Education, Support and Integration, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Hilary Gan, Hospital Programs and Services Director, Teen Cancer America
Madeline Meislin, MPA, Senior Manager of Programs, Cancer and Careers
Alison Silberman, CEO, Stupid Cancer Inc.,
Physician Contributors
Archie Bleyer, M.D. Oregon Health Sciences University
Craig Nichols, M.D. Director of Testicular Cancer Commons, SWOG Executive Officer
Stu Siegel, M.D. Former Director of the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at CHLA, Current Chair of the Board of CureSearch
Founding Organizations
Stupid Cancer's mission is to empower adolescents and young adults affected by cancer by ending isolation and building community. Through innovative programming and strategic communications, the organization aims to provide support, resources, education, and a sense of community both online and in-person. For more information, please visit www.stupicancer.org.
Teen Cancer America helps hospitals and healthcare professionals bridge the gap between pediatric and adult oncology care by supporting hospitals and outpatient facilities in the development of specialized units and programs for this age group. TCA brings together physicians and allied healthcare professionals in both pediatric and adult oncology. Age-targeted care for this population is necessary for medical and appropriate psychosocial development. Outcomes associated with some cancers that target this age group have not improved in over 30 years. Teens and young adults with cancer are long overdue for an upgrade and TCA can hopefully light the fire in America’s health systems. For more information, contact Michelle Aland michelle@teencanceramerica.org or visit www.teencanceramerica.org.
Lacuna Loft is a nonprofit organization that provides online support programs to young adult cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Regardless of diagnosis and regardless of where they live, Lacuna Loft's programs are fully accessible and specifically designed for young adults facing cancer, offering them the survivorship care they deserve through a medium that fits their lifestyle. For more information, contact Mallory Casperson, mallory@lacunaloft.org or visit lacunaloft.org
