Adulting 101 For Teens – Cancer Basics: Causes, Treatments, and more (ages 13-18) (preregistration)

Welcome to our series designed to help teens develop life skills and knowledge to transition to adulthood.

In this session we will discuss all things cancer. Topics covered include:

• What do we know about the causes of cancer?
• What is cancer treatment like and how does it impact individuals, their families and friends?
• How can you support individuals going through cancer treatment?
• And what lifestyle changes can you make now to help prevent cancer?

Speaker bio: Dr. Rosaleen Bloom is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing at Texas A&M University. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BSN) from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has worked for over 20 years in oncology nursing caring for pediatric and adult patients.

Join us in the Youth Services program Space on the 2nd floor.

Registration is required and starts November 14.

For more information contact The Youth Services Reference desk – 512 218 7002.