Pediatric and Adolescent Survivorship Clinic at UCLA

Today, nearly 75 percent of all children with cancer have a chance of surviving five years and beyond thanks to remarkable advances in treatments. The dramatic growth in survivorship has created a community that may face unique health and psychological challenges as they age, referred to as the “late effects” of the disease and its treatment.
The most common late effects include:
- Cardiac and respiratory problems
- Secondary cancers
- Other late effects include:
- Learning disabilities
- Growth and fertility issues
- Psychological distress
The Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Survivorship Clinic at UCLA was created to address the medical and quality-of-life issues of pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors through a comprehensive health evaluation, a psychosocial assessment and targeted specialty referrals. The program also helps survivors with educational, vocational and insurance coverage challenges.
For new referrals, please call
.For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact:
La Vette Bowles, MN, FNP-C
Jacqueline Casillas, MD