Age-Related Differences in Financial Toxicity and Unmet Resource Needs Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients.

Financial toxicity may differ by age at diagnosis between adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. We surveyed 52 AYA cancer patients about unmet needs and financial toxicity using the COmprehensive Score for financial Toxicity (COST). We compared outcomes by age at diagnosis (15-25-year olds [ = 25, 48%] vs.

Patient Navigation Preferences for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Services by Distance to Treatment Location.

Purpose: To describe how distance to treatment location influences patient navigation preferences for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors.

Methods: This study is part of a statewide needs assessment to inform the development of an AYA cancer patient and survivor navigation program. Participants were recruited from outpatient oncology clinics in Utah.

Age-Specific Patient Navigation Preferences Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer.

Background: Patient navigation is increasingly being directed at adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients. This study provides a novel description of differences in AYA cancer patients' preferences for navigation services by developmental age at diagnosis.

Methods: Eligible patients were diagnosed with cancer between ages 15 and 39 and had completed at least 1 month of treatment.