This is the first comprehensive book devoted exclusively to cancer from age 15 to 2, including epidemiology and the general differences in prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment are presented. The 15 most common categories of cancers in the age group regarding their epidemiologic, risk factors/etiology, presenting symptoms and signs, diagnostic workup, treatment, survival outcomes, and adverse effects are each covered in separate chapters. The emphasis is on how the cancer in the age group differs from the 'same' cancer in younger and older patients. Model programs specifically designed to care for patients in the age group and surveillance of long-term adverse effects are reviewed. This book should be of interest to practitioners, researchers and students in pediatric oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, gynecologic oncology, oncology nursing, social work, epidemiology, public health, and health services research.

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History of Adolescent Oncology.- Epidemiology and Etiology of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults.- Access to Care Before and During Therapy.- Older Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer, and Clinical Trials: Lack of Participation and Progress in North America.- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.- Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.- Central Nervous System Tumors.- Soft-Tissue Sarcomas.- Bone Sarcomas.- Malignancies of the Ovary.- Testicular Tumors.- Non-Germ-Cell Genitourinary Tract Tumors.- Thyroid Cancer.- Malignant Melanoma.- Breast Cancer.- Liver Tumors.- Colorectal Cancer.- Models of Care and Specialized Units.- Drug Compliance by Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients: Challenges for the Physician.- Psychological Support.- Psychosocial Support.- Health-Related Quality of Life.- Rehabilitation and Exercise.- Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Late Effects of Treatment.- Ethical Issues for the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patient: Assent and End-of-Life Care.- Access to Care after Therapy.- Future Health of Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer.- Information and Resources for Young Adults and Adolescents with Cancer.- Making Ends Meet: Financial Issues from the Perspectives of Patients and Their Healthcare Team.- Challenges and Opportunities The Way Ahead.