Social well‐being among adolescents and young adults with cancer: A systematic review

2016366 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Echo L. Warner · Huntsman Cancer Institute

Erin E. Kent · National Institutes of Health

Kelly M. Trevino · Weill Cornell Medicine

Helen M. Parsons · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Brad Zebrack · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Anne C. Kirchhoff · Huntsman Cancer Institute

Abstract

Future research studies on AYAs with cancer should prioritize the inclusion of underserved AYA populations, more heterogeneous cancer samples, and comparison groups to inform the development of supportive services. Priority areas for potential intervention include education and employment reintegration, and social support networks.

Topics & Keywords

Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare Family Support in Illness

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 122, Issue 7, pp. 1029-1037

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29866

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