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Posted on March 20, 2017 by CorpWell Media PBC

A Snapshot of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers

Cancers Affecting Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs)

An estimated 69,212 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15–39 were diagnosed with cancer in 2011.1

This is about six times the number of cases diagnosed in children ages 0–14. The incidence of specific cancer types varies dramatically across the AYA age continuum. For example, leukemia, lymphoma, testicular cancer(germ cell tumors), and thyroid cancer are the most common cancer types in younger AYAs (15–24 years old). By ages 25–39, breast cancer and melanoma comprise a growing share of cancers among AYAs.2

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Posted on March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 by CorpWell Media PBC

Education in young cancer survivors

Finding your first job is tougher than ever. But for the seven young people diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK, the barriers are even higher.

Five-year survival rates for 13 to 24-year-olds are over 80%. Young patients often make a full recovery after treatment and have a normal life expectancy. But studies suggest that many miss out on a crucial period in their education or training – which can lead to a constant battle to compete in the jobs market. cont