Journal Of Oncology Practice Podcast

An estimated 85k adolescents and young adults (AYAs) between the ages of 15 to 39 will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. AYAs with advanced cancer face care gaps for psychosocial support and communication. A recent paper published in JCO OP titled “Promoting Resilience in Stress Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Psychosocial Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults With Advanced Cancer” detailed the findings of a clinical trial testing a skills-based coaching program with the goal of decreasing psychological distress and improving quality of life. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Fumiko Chino: Hello, and welcome to Put into Practice, the podcast from the JCO Oncology Practice. I'm Dr. Fumiko Chino, an Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, with a research focus on access, affordability, and equity. An estimated 85,000 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) between the age of 15 and 39 will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. A