Late Effects: Focus on Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
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One of the most rewarding things about having worked in oncology for over 30 years has been celebrating the improvements in cancer survival. However, these improvements and higher cure rates come with their own complications. These patients require complex survivorship care, adding to the financial burden of cancer care itself. For younger patients, the challenges of survivorship and the long-term effects of therapy can be especially challenging.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016