This is the first comprehensive book devoted exclusively to cancer in adolescents and young adults. It compiles medical, epidemiological, biological, psychological, and emotional issues of young adults' oncology. The emphasis is on the differences of the "same" cancer in younger and older patients. Model programs specially designed to care for patients in the age group and surveillance of long-term adverse effects are reviewed.

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Introduction and historical perspectives: 1. Introduction. 2. Historical perspectives.- Epidemiology, outcome, access to care and role of clinical trials: 3. Epidemiology. 4. Access to care before and during therapy. 5. Accrual to clinical trials.- The common malignancies during adolescence and early adulthood: 6. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. 7. Acute myelogenous leukemia. 8. Hodgkin lymphoma. 9. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 10. Tumors of the CNS. 11. Soft-Tissue Sarcomas. 12. Bone tumors. 13. Malignancies of the Ovary. 14. Testicular tumor. 15. Non-Germ-Cell genitourinary tract tumors. 16. Thyroid carcinoma. 17. Malignant melanoma. 18. Breast cancer. 19. Liver tumors. 20. Colorectal Carcinoma.- Principles and practices of care of the adolescent and young adult patient with cancer: 21. Specialised units. 22. Adherence/compliance. 23. Psychological support. 24. Psychosocial issues. 25. Quality of life. 26. Rehabilitation and exercise. 27. Late effects. 28. Ethical issues. 29. Access to care after therapy. 30. Future health. 31. Resources for adolescents and young adults survivors. 32. Financial and related considerations.- Challenges, opportunities, and international perspectives: 33. Challenges and Opportunities.