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Facing life-threat during youth: a qualitative study on challenges, coping, and needs among adolescents and young adults with cancer.

Carolin WilharmAnne PralongMara WeissMichael HallekRaymond VoltzArmin TuchschererSteffen T Simon
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)
AYAs appear to cope with life-threats similarly to older patients but have additional unique challenges, including inexperience with life-threatening diseases and responsibility for young children. More research is needed in this area, although it is already evident that AYAs need honest and reassuring communication regarding the life-threat during any curable phases of their disease. Trial registration number DRKS00030277; September 27, 2022 (German Clinical Trials Register).
Keyphrases
  • clinical trial
  • mental health
  • phase iii
  • phase ii
  • depressive symptoms
  • young adults
  • randomized controlled trial
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • social support
  • squamous cell