Survivorship needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: a concept mapping analysis

ConclusionsAYA cancer survivors continue to have a myriad of issues beyond the immediate treatment phase. Despite a complex list of challenges, these issues largely remained unaddressed by their oncology provider and left patients feeling overwhelmingly ill-prepared to manage their transition to survivorship.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsAYA cancer survivors have many unaddressed concerns as they transition out of active cancer treatment, largely related to developmental issues they are facing. Survivorship care for these patients would benefit from care planning that takes these unique concerns into account.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research