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Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)

Behavioral Oncology Program

Behavioral Oncology Program

The Behavioral Oncology Program aims to improve the medical and psychosocial outcomes and health-related quality of life in young patients and their families across the continuum of cancer care.

Approach Avoidance Model of Repetitive Behaviors

Approach Avoidance Model of Repetitive Behaviors
The goal of this research study is to learn about experiences with repetitive behaviors from autistic teens and their families.

Health Behavior Adolescent CHD

Health Behavior Adolescent CHD

The teenage years can be an exciting time for friendships and becoming more independent. Teens may make different choices about their health based on social cues or peer pressure.

Cornerstone Blog

Testing Re-engagement Interventions for Well-being of Childhood Cancer Survivors

Published on
Sep 26, 2023
Testing Re-engagement Interventions for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Annual long-term follow-up care is critical to manage and monitor for late effects, recurrence, or new cancer.
Cornerstone Blog

CHOP Honors Two of its Mentoring Scientists with Carole Marcus Award

Published on
Sep 18, 2023
CHOP Honors Two of its Mentoring Scientists with Carole Marcus Award
Congratulations to the 2023 Carole Marcus Award Recipients: Stella Chou, MD, and Lisa Schwartz, PhD.
Cornerstone Blog

“Committed to the SCD Community”: Q&A With Kemar Prussien, PhD, Diversity Fellow

Published on
Dec 14, 2021
Q&A With Kemar Prussien, PhD, Diversity Fellow
A new Diversity Fellow, Dr. Prussien studies barriers and facilitators of transition to adult medical care in adolescents with SCD.

Autism ETA Cohort Study

Autism ETA Cohort Study

Parents and their child between 16 and 21 on the autism spectrum are both asked to partner with us for this study as we learn more about the decisions you make about transportation, including driving. We also hope to learn about how transportation influences quality of life and other outcomes.

Lisa A. Schwartz, PhD
Lisa A. Schwartz

Dr. Schwartz's research focuses on behavioral and psychosocial aspects of cancer and its treatment in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), a group of patients with unique medical and psychosocial challenges. Most of her current studies aim to understand and improve self-management among AYAs.

E-mail:
schwartzl [at] chop.edu