Longitudinal cohort study of the impact of specialist cancer services for teenagers and young adults on quality of life: outcomes from the BRIGHTLIGHT study.
Rachel M TaylorLorna A FernJulie BarberJavier Alvarez-GalvezRichard FeltbowerSarah LeaAna MartinsStephen MorrisLouise HookerFaith GibsonRosalind RaineDan P StarkJeremy S WhelanPublished in: BMJ open (2020)
Receipt of some or all care in a TYA-PTC was associated with lower QOL shortly after cancer diagnosis. The NO-TYA-PTC group had higher QOL 3 years after diagnosis, however those receiving all or some care in a TYA-PTC experienced more rapid QOL improvements. Receipt of some care in a TYA-PTC requires further study.