Introduction: Adolescents and young adults AYA with cancer require dedicated clinical management and care. Little is known about the training and practice of European healthcare providers in regard to AYA and the availability of specialised services. Questions covered the demographics and clinical training of respondents, their definition of AYA, education about AYA cancer, access to specialised clinical and supportive care, research and further education.
Data from Europe were analysed by region. Results: Three hundred tweenty two questionnaires were submitted and we focused on data from the European healthcare professionals. Responses revealed considerable variation both within and between countries in the definition of AYA.
The majority of the respondents were able to refer AYA patients to professional psychological support and specialised social workers. However, more than half had no access to an age-specialised nurse or specialised AYA education. Improving education and research focused on AYA cancer care should be a priority. Keywords: cancer In adolescents and young adults; cancer care; professional education.
Abstract Introduction: Adolescents and young adults AYA with cancer require dedicated clinical management and care.
