A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has concluded that social, psychological and informational support needs are being sufficiently addressed for adolescent and young adult cancer patients. Dr. Bradley Zebrack, lead researcher of this study and his team surveyed 215 patients between 14 and 29 years old. Observations confirmed that this age group faces issues such as "premature confrontation with mortality, changes in physical appearance, disruptions in school or work, financial challenges and loss of reproductive capacity." Dr. Zebrack's findings therefore support increased referrals to community-based social service agencies to enhance care and improve the quality of life for these patients.
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Study mentioned: Zebrack BJ et al. Psychosocial service use and unmet need among recently diagnosed adolescent and young adult cancer patients. Cancer. 2012 Jun 28 [Epub ahead of print]. PMID 22744865
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