Alliance A151945: Accrual and characteristics of adolescent and young adult patients in Alliance trials from 2000 to 2017.
Shoshana M RosenbergShaylene McCueJun HeJacqueline M LafkyLisa A CareyEvanthia GalanisJohn P LeonardJeffrey MeyerhardtKimmie NgGary K SchwartzWendy StockElectra D PaskettAnn H PartridgeSuzanne GeorgePublished in: Cancer (2023)
AYA accrual to Alliance trials was comparable to or exceeded population-based, age-specific prevalence estimates for most cancer types. Greater proportional representation of Hispanic and non-White patients among AYAs reflects US demographic trends. The small number of minority patients enrolled across ages underscores the persistent challenge of ensuring equitable access to trials, including for AYAs.