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Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers are cancers that occur in people aged 15 to 39 years. AYA cancers occur at a higher rate than paediatric cancers, or those in adolescents aged less than 15 years.1 Join Lorraine and Gene Sacco as they highlight the complexities of AYA cancers.

Lorraine A. Sacco and Gene Sacco are the founders and directors of Reid's Ride and the Reid R. Sacco AYA Cancer Alliance.

Glossary

References

  1. http://www.cancerinyoungadults.org Accessed February 2016.