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September 25, 2019
YAC Prime: Social support and body image among young adult cancer survivors
Programs and interventions targeting body image in YA cancer survivors should emphasize social support to help reduce negative body image experiences.
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YAC Prime: Fertility preservation and post-traumatic growth
Although awareness of risk is high, only half of young adults report having had conversations about FP with their team.
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YAC Prime: Exploring body image and psychological distress into the post-traumatic growth model among young adult cancer survivors
Psychosocial interventions targeting YA should focus on addressing body image concerns and explore other relevant coping strategies
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YAC Prime: Connectedness to the young adult cancer community and post-traumatic growth
Efforts to promote connection and social support among young adult cancer survivors may promote better overall adjustment.
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YAC Prime: Quality of life in young adult survivors of cancer compared to national norms
Young adult survivors of cancer report significantly worse quality of life compared to the Canadian population.
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YAC Prime: An age-based financial comparison of young adults with cancer and their non-cancer peers
Increased awareness and assistance programs are needed to help YAs recover from the financial impact of cancer.
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YAC Prime: Factors related to high psychological distress in young adults with cancer compared to matched peers
YAs with cancer experience significantly greater distress than their non-cancer peers. This distress is associated with modifiable factors such as sleep, fear of cancer recurrence, body image dissatisfaction, and social support, illustrating key areas for intervention.
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