NCCN Cancer Guidelines Focus on Adolescent, Young Adult Needs

To address the increased risk of late effects related to cancer treatment and the risk for long-term effects among AYA cancer survivors, the guidelines recommend cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuroendocrine, renal, gonadal, and neuropsychological screening interventions adapted from the Children’s Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers, which are based on treatment exposure.

Of critical importance, according to Dr. Zebrack, "every member of the [management] team must be trained in how to communicate with teens and young adults to make sure all of their needs are understood and are being met."

Some members of the NCCN AYA Oncology Panel disclosed financial and research relationships with multiple companies.