Psychological distress and cognition among long-term survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer in the USA

ConclusionLong-term survivors of AYA cancer have higher rates of cognitive dysfunction and psychological distress as compared to the general population. Additional services addressing psychosocial and neurocognitive issues should be integrated into standard AYA cancer survivorship care.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCancer survivors should be aware of self-reported high rates of long-term cognitive dysfunction and psychologic distress and actively seek out formal evaluation and services such as mental health counseling
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research