Quality of Life and Follow-Up Care among AYA Cancer Survivors
A special issue of Current Oncology (ISSN 1718-7729). This special issue belongs to the section "Palliative and Supportive Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 57
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pediatric oncology; adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors; quality of life; follow-up care; childhood cancer survivors
Interests: symptom management and supportive care; rehabilitation; patient-reported outcomes; cancer survivorship follow-up care; long-term and late treatment effects; AYA oncology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors encounter unique challenges that significantly impact their quality of life, necessitating specialized follow-up care. Understanding the evolving needs of these survivors is paramount for delivering comprehensive support to this understudied and growing population. Current research emphasizes the pivotal role of effective patient–provider communication, survivorship care coordination, behavioral and mental health services, peer support, and survivorship care that addresses late and long-term effects.
This Special Issue aims to delve into these critical aspects within the realm of AYA cancer survivorship, striving to enhance the long-term well-being and outcomes of this vulnerable population. Medical professionals and researchers in adolescent and young adult oncology specializing in survivorship care are encouraged to submit their original research as well as review articles to the Special Issue of Current Oncology focusing on how late effects from cancer and its treatments can impact various aspects of quality of life, including cardiovascular, endocrine, brain and spinal cord, and psychosocial health. Research is also encouraged that examines the survivorship care needs of AYA survivors to address these late and long-term effects of cancer treatment, including patterns of healthcare utilization for primary, specialty, oncology, behavioral health, and supportive care services.
Dr. Neetu Chawla
Dr. Sandra A. Mitchell
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors
- AYA oncology
- quality of life
- follow-up care
- childhood cancer survivors
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