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“Understanding the Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Clinical Perspective” – ONCOLOGY Nurse Article(0)
By Rachel Odo, LCSW
Clinical Oncology Social Worker
CancerCare, Inc.
New York, New York
Clarissa Potter, LCSW
Clinical Oncology Social Worker
Manager, Quality of Care Initiative
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York | October 8, 2009
Young cancer survivors are often unprepared to face the complexities of adjusting to post-treatment life.
They may be pleased that treatment is ending but worried about losing [...]
Review of ONCOLOGY Nurse Article – “Young Adult Survivors Face Unique Challenges”
ONCOLOGY Nurse Edition.
Vol. 23No. 11
The Odo/Potter Article Reviewed
By Heidi Schultz Adams
Founder / Executive Director, Planet Cancer
Advocacy Co-chair,
LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance
Austin, Texas | October 9, 2009
This is a review of an article appearing in ONCOLOGY Nurse Edition
There has been a growing recognition in recent years that young adults with cancer are a distinct
demographic group with unique [...]
CNN loves Planet Cancer and online cancer support
In CNN’s recent article about support for cancer patients online they look into the growing use, need and benefit of online support for cancer patients. They even say we’re the way to go in the Young Adult world! CNN loves us and we love them! Check it out
Texans: time to vote on Proposition 15
Proposition 15 is a Texas constitutional amendment that will fund the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas with $3 billion in general obligation bonds. The Institute will conduct research to find cures for cancer, support cancer prevention programs in Texas and implement the Texas Cancer Plan, a statewide blueprint for cancer prevention, early detection [...]
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