Health Professionals
The Health Professionals section of the web site has been designed specifically
to assist Health professionals who work with or have an interest in adolescent
and young adult cancer care. The information that can be found in this website
has come from the knowledge and experience gained from healthcare professionals
working in the field.
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A practice framework for working with 15–25 year-old cancer patients treated within the adult health sector
The information presented in this document relates to AYA cancer patients between the ages of 15 and 25 years treated within adult settings across Victoria. The focus of this document is to improve the age-appropriate care provided to the AYA group in order to improve survival and support the normal development of the young person into adulthood and beyond. The development of the document was based on literature, clinical experience, and written and oral submissions from a wide spectrum of respected professionals throughout Australia and across both the paediatric and adult sectors. Although this is not a consensus document purporting to represent all voices, the recommendations detailed in this document are (a) outcome focused; (b) based on the best available evidence and experience of the onTrac@PeterMac AYA Cancer Program; (c) developed using a multi-disciplinary process that includes consultation with consumers and colleagues; (d) mindful of resource constraints; and (e) flexible and adaptable. The document is the beginning of the process, not an end product, and it will be re-evaluated and revised regularly. As the availability of empirical evidence increases, it is anticipated that this “best-practice framework” will evolve to become “clinical practice guidelines”.