"Absolutely No One Else, Other Than Yourself": Experiences of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruption to the provision of health care in the United Kingdom. It posed two risks to AYACs: disruption of care and long-term adverse consequences compounding late effects. This study sought to better understand the experiences of AYACs receiving care during the pandemic and identify areas where greater support is needed.

"A Different Person Entirely": Adolescent and Young Adults' Experiences Returning to Education after Cancer Treatment.

Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) establish their independent, adult identities as part of their psychosocial development, a process that is largely informed by educational experiences. Not only is a cancer diagnosis disruptive to this process but also AYA cancer survivors (AYACs) face barriers as they attempt to reintegrate into educational systems. This study explores the experiences of AYACs as they return to education, to identify these obstacles and the implications for care teams.