Challenges for cancer care delivery to adolescents and young adults: present and future

Acta Haematol. 2014;132(3-4):414-22. doi: 10.1159/000360241. Epub 2014 Sep 10.

Abstract

Adolescents and young adults occupy a unique place within the cancer community due to the challenges they face related to disease biology, access to care, and psychosocial and socioeconomic circumstances. Efforts to define specific needs and targets for intervention in these areas are under way and evolving. This review will discuss the current and future challenges in delivering quality care to this population.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / psychology
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Humans
  • Infertility / etiology
  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
  • Socioeconomic Factors

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents