Body image concerns of young adult cancer survivors: A brief report.

The purpose of this study was to describe body image among young adult (YA) cancer survivors and examine relationships between body image and personal, medical, and psychosocial variables. : YAs ( = 522; = 34 ± 6 years) completed an online survey and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, and appropriate tests of mean differences. : Higher body image concerns were related to less time since diagnosis, lower post-traumatic growth and social support, greater distress, and a higher number of treatments received ( = .09 to .42; < .05). Body image concerns were higher for those currently on treatment ( < .05). : Findings suggest greater attention to YAs' body image is necessary. Specifically, longitudinal research and the development of strategies dedicated to reducing body image concerns among YAs are needed.