Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Archives

As more people diagnosed with and treated for cancer live years beyond treatment, researchers look for ways to improve quality of life.

by Kevin McLaughlin

Forward Look

The Late Effects of Childhood Cancer

Almost all childhood cancer survivors will develop significant health problems related to their treatment by age 45.

by Suzanne McBride

Sound Advice

How can my child balance cancer treatment and school?

Figure out your child's goals, and then work with school staff to develop a plan.

Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Higher Mortality for Decades

An increased risk of early death exists even after treatment for childhood cancer, but survivors also have the potential for decades of life after cancer.

by Sandra Gordon

The State of Cancer Care and Pregnancy

An expert panel at the AACR Annual Meeting discussed the difficult choices faced when cancer is diagnosed during a pregnancy and how recent laws have brought additional challenges.

by Eric Fitzsimmons

The HPV Vaccine Prevents Cancer. Why Do Many Cancer Survivors Not Get It?

A recent study investigated why some young cancer survivors did not want the HPV vaccine and how they can be better served.

by Pamela Rafalow Grossman

A Personal Journey of Thyroid Cancer Treatment

The practical side of cancer treatment and life without a thyroid.

by Carly Flumer

Finding Your Niche

Support groups offer community for people with cancer in a world that doesn’t understand their experience.

by Carly Flumer

Caught in the Middle

Adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer often lag behind children and older adults in benefiting from treatment advances and social support.

by Cameron Walker