Care guidelines from NCI and NCCN for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer propose a model addressing patient-level (eg, socio-economic status, treatment) and system-level factors (eg, clinical trial access, support) to confront the unique challenges AYAs with cancer face. These challenges include lower survival improvements and developmental issues impacting their healthcare cancer outcomes. The guidelines emphasize the need for comprehensive interventions to enhance clinical and quality of life outcomes.

Reference: Wolfson JA, Kenzik KM, Foxworthy B, et al. Understanding Causes of Inferior Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2023;21(8):881-888. doi:10.6004/jnccn.2023.7056