Patterns of Distress and Symptom Burden Among Female Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Breast and Gynecological Cancers

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the distress and symptom burden experienced by female adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
• Analyzed patterns of distress in female survivors of breast and gynecological cancers.
• Incorporated age-tailored screening items for better assessment.
• Trained clinicians to interpret results with an age-sensitive perspective.
• Enhanced understanding of symptom burden specific to female adolescents and young adults.
• Identification of key areas in survivorship care needing improvement.