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Transition to Adult Healthcare for Childood Cancer Survivors

Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia Patients that shift from pediatric oncology to adult oncology may become overwhelmed with the transition to adult care. Young adult cancer survivors often have ongoing health complications related to cancer treatment, called late effects, which may occur years after treatment ends. This may require many young adult survivors to make important treatment decisions that require careful consideration. The goal of this presentation is to educate nurse navigators on the challenges these patients will face as they transition to adult oncology. It will focus on the importance of the nurse navigator role within a multidisciplinary team for adult and young adolescent survivors, and review the following: -Overview of the concerns young adult cancer survivors face -The core needs of young adult cancer survivorship such as potential ongoing maintenance, fertility questions, monitoring and risk reduction -Resources for both cancer navigators and their patients