- 5 days ago
Palliative Care Important for Young Patients During ‘Identity Development’
Palliative care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer is important for symptom management and during a time of...
- Aug 18
Social Connectedness May Improve Wellbeing in Young Cancer Survivors
Increased levels of social isolation are prominent among young adult cancer survivors and can be detrimental to overall wellbeing,...
- Jul 12
Navigating cancer as a young adult: Going away to college
Dealing with cancer as a teenager or young adult living at home can be difficult, but what happens when you go away to college? Whether...
- May 4
Caring for adult children with cancer: 4 tips for parents
But what do you do when your adult child receives a cancer diagnosis? What’s the best way to support them then, at age 25, 35 or even...
- Jan 30
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues New Recommendations on Hospitalized Adolescents
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published new recommendations on the needs of adolescents who are hospitalized within its first...
- Jan 23
Loneliness May Lead to Chronic Conditions Emotional Distress in Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Young adult childhood cancer survivors may have an increased risk for loneliness, which may be linked to new-onset chronic conditions and...
- Dec 19, 2022
Challenges Faced by Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer
Adolescents and young adults who have cancer also have a negative body image, financial toxicity, and concerns about family planning....
- Jun 1, 2022
How Social Media Helps AYA Patients With Cancer Find Support
In the past decade, there has been a significant rise in the use of social media. Apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, have...
- Jan 2, 2018
Teen, young adult cancer patients fall through the cracks: Can technology help?
Teens and young adults have different, more aggressive cancers than young children and older adults. With fewer clinical trials focused...
- Jun 12, 2017
5 Things for Parents to Consider When Communicating with their AYA With Cancer
A cancer diagnosis, the treatment process, and the transition from cancer patient to cancer survivor brings a host of challenging changes...