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Exploring Cancer Worry in Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancers

Abstract

PURPOSE: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of cancers in childhood experience cancer worry, defined as concerns about cancer-related issues such as relapse and late effects of treatment. Cancer worry is an important determinant of successful transition to long-term follow-up care. The primary aim of this study was to identify patient-, cancer-, and treatment-related factors associated with cancer worry in AYA survivors. A secondary aim …

Authors

Wang R; Syed IA; Nathan PC; Barr RD; Rosenberg-Yunger ZRS; Klassen AF

Journal

Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 192–199

Publisher

Mary Ann Liebert

Publication Date

December 2015

DOI

10.1089/jayao.2015.0029

ISSN

2156-5333