Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer
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Forward Look
Sexual Health in Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors
Cancer survivors diagnosed early in life may have unanswered questions about their sexual health.
by Lindsey Konkel
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Get Involved
Bringing Joy to the Pediatric Ward
Students Lara Jabbour and Nazanin Nayeri work to cheer up hospital staff and patients.
by Bradley Jones
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Rethinking Access to Disability Benefits
Advances in screening and treatment mean there are more cancer survivors than ever, but survivors who struggle to work can face difficulty getting disability payments.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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Understanding How Radiation Causes Cancer
Researchers are investigating who is at greatest risk for radiation-induced cancers.
by Kate Yandell
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Chemobrain: It’s Not Your Imagination
Scientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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Sound Advice
Spring 2021
vol 11 | issue 01
Maintaining relationships through cancer, feeling unappreciated as a caregiver, and finding information that's relevant to young people with cancer. -
From the Editor-in-Chief
Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
Patients in this age group have particular needs, and cancer centers are beginning to tailor programs for them.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Colorectal Cancer Screenings at Home
Stool-based tests could increase access to colorectal cancer screening.
by Jen Tota McGivney
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When Young Adults Need Care
For adolescents and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer, caregivers can play an influential—but often overlooked—role in providing help and support.
by Carly Flumer
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Getting Serious About Depression
Cancer survivors have higher rates of depression than the general population, but many don't know help is available.
by Cameron Walker
