Background
cancer, death, Cancer
CANCER, CANCER
Cancer is a leading cause of death among people 15–24 years of age. Increasing numbers of cancer patients survive. Extensive cancer therapy may cause wide‐ranging somatic and psychosocial challenges in the lives of the survivors.Research indicates adolescent and young adult cancer (AYA) survivors need to be seen as a distinctive group of survivors having unique health care needs. The existing literature suggests the need for specific follow‐up care programs addressing the challenges of AYAs and providing them access to specialized after care, as well as a need to explore AYA cancer survivors' own illness experiences.