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, part of the Diagnosis and Treatment course on ASCO University (http://university.asco.org), discusses the unique issues related to diagnosis and treatment of an AYA patient with colorectal cancer. It covers topics such as choosing the correct diagnostic tests and selecting the most appropriate treatment options and follow-up care plans.
This presentation, part of the Diagnosis and Treatment course on ASCO University (http://university.asco.org), discusses the unique issues related to diagnosis and treatment of an AYA patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It covers topics such as choosing the correct diagnostic tests and selecting the most appropriate treatment options and follow-up care plans.