Need for Behavioral Interventions for Young Adults Living with Advanced Cancer in the U.S.
Lisa M. Gudenkauf,
Rina S. Fox,
Brian D. Gonzalez
et al.
Abstract:The population of young adults (YAs) aged 18–39 living with advanced cancer is growing and faces a compounded set of challenges at the intersection of age and disease. Despite these substantial challenges, behavioral interventions tailored to YAs living with advanced cancer remain scarce. This commentary aims to (1) discuss the unmet psychological, social, and behavioral needs of YAs living with advanced cancer; (2) highlight the paucity of behavioral interventions tailored to this growing population; (3) offe… Show more
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