The number of young adult cancer patients is growing at an alarming rate. Each year, nearly 70,000 adolescents and young adults, ages 15 to 39, are diagnosed with cancer. In contrast to patients both younger and older, survival rates for young adults have not improved since the early 1970s.
Rise Above It (RAI) exists to help change this disturbing trend.
Mission
Rise Above It (RAI) creates an immediate positive impact in the lives of adolescents and young adults affected by cancer.
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RAI provides financial assistance and clinical trials information to Adolescent
and Young Adult (AYA) cancer patients.
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Rise Above It (RAI)
Cancer Support for Adolescents and Young Adults
Member of the LIVESTRONG™ Young Adult Alliance
Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology: The Issues
Click here to find out why young adults with cancer is an important issue, as well as facts, research, data and plans.