Targeting lifestyle behaviours among teenage and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors in the United Kingdom and Canada

Improvements in survival rates of cancer diagnosed between the ages of 13 and 29 have led to a growing number of survivors of teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer living with quality of life challenges well into adulthood. TYAs are at an increased risk for physical and mental heath challenges following diagnosis and treatment, and these risks may be exacerbated by engaging in health risking-behaviour (e.g., poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and substance abuse). Lifestyle changes may be effective for protecting TYAs from these health risks, yet a there is a need for the development of age specific lifestyle interventions. However, global inconsistencies in the care of TYAs has made this challenging. This projects aims to report on these inconsistencies, merge existing lifestyle strategies developed at the University College London and University of Toronto, and build a platform for age-appropriate resources for TYA supportive care in the United Kingdom and Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Sabiston

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Partner:

University College London

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

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