Why Focus Under Forty™? Because cancer is the leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults (AYAs), whose age range spans from 15 to 39. Consequently, the educational programs offered are designed to shed light on the unique biology and care issues that are associated with patients with ca…
This presentation introduces some of the key issues relating to the supportive care needs of adolescents and young adults (age 15-39) with cancer, specifically the unique psychosocial and socio-economic challenges these patients face during the course of their disease.
This presentation seeks to help oncologists understand the unique aspects of the cancers that occur among adolescents and young adults (age 15-39) and shares resources to help address the medical and support care for these patients.