Biopsychosocial Distress in Young Adult Oncology Patients: Examining Sex Differences in Sources of High Distress and Requests for Assistance.

Purpose: This study examines biopsychosocial problem-related distress and requests for assistance with male and female young adult patients by applying a large-scale analysis among individuals diagnosed with a variety of cancers.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted involving 630 patients of ages 18-39 treated for cancer at City of Hope between 2009 and 2014. Patients were asked to complete a biopsychosocial problem-related distress touch-screen instrument before treatment as part of their routine clinical care.