Adolescents and young adults with cancer in New Zealand - understudied and underserved

Addresses the reasons for the disparity between survival rates for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer in NZ as compared to rates for paediatric and adult cancer. Considers what distinguishes AYA from paediatric and adult cancer care and where the gaps lie. Proposes a way forward for AYA cancer care in NZ. Looks at key pieces of work that have been, or are being, undertaken to guide the development of a national strategy in this regard, and in particular the creation of the AYA Cancer Standards of Care (SOC). Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.