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. 2025 Sep 17;29(5):436-439.
doi: 10.1188/25.CJON.436-439.

The Unexpected Cancer Journey: Navigating Cancer as Adolescents and Young Adults

Kristin Shea Donahue  1 , Anne Marie F Rainey  2
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The Unexpected Cancer Journey: Navigating Cancer as Adolescents and Young Adults

Kristin Shea Donahue et al. Clin J Oncol Nurs. .

Abstract

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors represent a growing, underserved population in cancer care. Their physical, psychological, and social concerns are distinct when compared to children and older adults with can.

Keywords: adolescent and young adult; survivorship; underserved cancer populations.

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