Adolescents and Young Adults: Addressing Needs and Optimizing Care With a Clinical Nurse Specialist
Laura Mitchell, RN, MN, CON©; Terri Stuart-McEwan, RN, MHS, CHE; Hayley Panet, MHSc; and Abha A. Gupta, MD, MSc, FRCPC
CJON
10.1188/17.CJON.123-126
Description
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer aged 15–39 years have unique psychosocial, informational, and medical concerns compared to their older adult and pediatric counterparts. Recognizing the gaps in young adult cancer care, an AYA program was launched at a large tertiary cancer center to optimize the AYA cancer care experience. This article describes the contributions of a clinical nurse specialist in AYA program development.