Improving care for young cancer survivors
Clinical Care Gaps and Unmet Needs in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancers
This study is all about making sure young people who have survived cancer get the best care possible, focusing on their unique needs and helping them manage any long-term health issues, so they can live healthier and happier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11099509 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the unique healthcare needs of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors, who are often overlooked in survivorship care. With around 90,000 AYAs diagnosed with cancer each year, the study aims to identify and fill gaps in their care, including follow-up for cancer recurrence and management of long-term health effects. The approach involves assessing current care practices and implementing the National Standards for Cancer Survivorship Care to ensure these patients receive comprehensive and coordinated healthcare services. By understanding the disparities in care based on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, the research seeks to enhance the overall quality of life for AYA cancer survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 15-39 who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 15-39 or those who have not been diagnosed with cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes and quality of life for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the need for improved survivorship care for AYA cancer patients, indicating that addressing these gaps could lead to significant advancements in their healthcare.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kushi, Lawrence H — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Kushi, Lawrence H
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.