As the number of young people with cancer continues to grow, we want to help equip other physicians and clinicians with the ability to comprehend that young adults with cancer have different challenges than other populations with cancer. Many challenges affect diagnosis and treatment. A young adult may not act on symptoms of cancer because it is uncommon. Some symptoms may be similar to the symptoms on noncancerous conditions. Young adults may not have health insurance, or they have limited financial resources to pay for cancer treatment even if they have health insurance. Many young adults have no previous experience receiving care for a complex diagnosis. As such, they may have trouble navigating the health care system. Young adults also have a wide range of emotional, physical, and social concerns, including relationships, sexuality, parenthood, education, and employment. This activity will directly address those challenges and give the participants strategies to over come them.
Learn more by visiting the Chicago AYA website here.
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
Identify a rationale and mechanism for treating young adults with blood cancers in a specialized clinic;
Examine new strategies for treatment of young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia including CAR T-cells and other new immunotherapeutic approaches;
Define the importance and goals of survivorship for young adults with malignancies;
Discuss insights into the unique challenges facing young adults with leukemia.
This activity has been designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals interested in the treatment of adolescent and young adult cancers.
ABMS Core Competencies:
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Systems-based Practice
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