Edited by W. Archie Bleyer
Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults writes about how the cancer in the age group differs in epidemiology, biology, clinical management and outcome from the ‘same’ cancer in younger and older patients.
Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults features:
- First largest single collection of information on cancer in adolescents and young adults
- Compiling medical, epidemiological, biological, psychological, and emotional issues of young adults’ oncology
- Emphasis on the differences of the "same" cancer in younger and older patients
Contents
- History of Adolescent Oncology
- Epidemiology and Etiology of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
- Access to Care Before and During Therapy
- Older Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer, and Clinical Trials: Lack of Participation and Progress in North America
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Central Nervous System Tumors in Adolescents and Young Adults
- Soft-Tissue Sarcomas
- Bone Sarcomas
- Malignancies of the Ovary
- Testicular Tumors
- Non-Germ-Cell Genitourinary Tract
- Thyroid Cancer
- Malignant Melanoma
- Breast Cancer
- Liver Tumors
- Colorectal Cancer
- Models of Care and Specialized Units
- Drug Compliance by Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients: Challenges for the Physician
- Psychological Support for Adolescents and Young Adults
- Psychosocial Support
- Health-Related Quality of Life
- Rehabilitation and Exercise
- Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Late Effects of Treatment
- Ethical Issues for the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patient: Assent and End-of-Life Care
- Access to Care After Therapy
- Future Health of Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer
- Information and Resources for Young Adults and Adolescents with Cancer
- Making Ends Meet: Financial Issues from the Perspectives of Patients and Their Healthcare Team
- Challenges and Opportunities - The Way Ahead
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Index
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