The study team conducted a systematic review of pediatric and adolescent palliative cancer
care literature from 1995 to 2015 using four databases to inform development of a palliative …

Background: Despite standardization in disease assessments and curative interventions for
childhood cancer, palliative assessments and psychosocial interventions remain diverse …

This selection from the NCCN Guidelines for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology
focuses on treatment and management considerations for AYA patients with cancer …

A growing evidence base highlights the negative impact of poor psychosocial care at end-of-
life. Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) 15–39 years of age with cancer face unique …

Cancer is the leading cause of death among the adolescent and young adult (AYA)
population, excluding homicide, suicide, or unintentional injury. AYA patients should be …

From the time of diagnosis through either survivorship or end of life, communication between
healthcare providers and patients or parents can serve several core functions, including …

Background: Adolescent and young adult oncology (AYAO) patients often receive intensive
medical care and experience significant symptoms at the end of life (EOL). Objective: This …

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer represent a unique and challenging
group of patients with distinct developmental and psychosocial needs that may be …

Medical providers are trained to investigate, diagnose, and treat cancer. Their primary goal
is to maximize the chances of curing the patient, with less training provided on palliative care …

Background: Age-related complex medical conditions have been commonly reported among
adolescents and young adults with advanced life-limiting illness. There is increasing interest …