The Development and Impact of AYA Can—Canadian Cancer Advocacy: A Peer-Led Advocacy Organization for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer in Canada

The Development and Impact of AYA Can—Canadian Cancer Advocacy: A Peer-Led Advocacy Organization for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer in Canada

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs; 15–39 years) diagnosed with cancer face disparities in outcomes and survival. Patient advocacy organizations can play a pivotal role in advancing outcomes for underserved health conditions, such as AYA cancer. In 2018 a group of AYA patient advocates founded AYA C...

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Main Authors: Chantale Thurston, Julie M. Deleemans, Jason Gisser, Emily Piercell, Vinesha Ramasamy, Perri R. Tutelman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
adolescent and young adult cancer
AYA
patient advocacy
patient and public involvement
empowerment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/31/5/193

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