Adolescents, Young Adults Have Unique Spiritual Needs After a Cancer Diagnosis
A study of adolescents and young adults with cancer demonstrated the importance of the spiritual dimension to the patients’ experience of cancer.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Peer Support Essential for Young Adults Recovering From Cancer Treatment
A review of the importance family, friends, and a support system have on the cancer journey and survival outcomes for young adults with cancer.
CVD Risk Increased for Adolescent, Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Odds are disproportionately increased with annual household income <$50,000; are reduced with performance of MVPA.
AYA-Specific Programs Bridge Gap Between Pediatric and Adult Oncologic Services
This review describes specialized programs for adolescent and young adults with cancer and the process undertaken by a US facility to develop its program.
Comparing Adolescents’ Understanding of Cancer Prognosis With Health Care Providers, Caregivers
Investigators aimed to understand how well adolescents with cancer understand their prognosis compared with their health care providers and caregivers.
Predictors of Late Effects in Young AML Survivors Explored
Most common late effects were endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory; likelihood of late effects up for those who underwent HSCT.
Employment Disruption-Linked Financial Hardship Found for Female Cancer Survivors
Considerable burden of financial hardship reported for female adolescent, young-adult cancer survivors.
Cancer Incidence Up for Adolescents and Young Adults
2007 to 2016 saw increase in overall cancer incidence in all age groups, mainly driven by thyroid cancer.
Investigating the Role of Fertility Navigators in Oncofertility Care
The value of counseling and support from fertility navigators was investigated through interviews with AYA female patients with cancer and healthcare professionals.
Public Insurance Tied to Lower Cancer Survival in Young Patients
Findings seen among patients <40 years with bone or soft tissue sarcomas, regardless of disease stage.
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