期刊
NUTRIENTS
卷 15, 期 7, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nu15071731
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adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors; food insecurity; nutrition security; malnutrition; financial insecurity
Advancements in cancer treatments have improved survival in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), but they are still at risk for late effects and nutritional challenges. Understanding and addressing these challenges in AYA cancer survivors is important for improving their overall quality of life and survival.
Advancements in cancer treatments over the past several decades have led to improved cancer survival in adolescents and young adults (AYAs, ages 15-39 years). However, AYA cancer survivors are at an increased risk for late effects, including cardiovascular, pulmonary and bone diseases as well as fatigue, infertility and secondary cancers. The treatments for cancer may also alter taste, lead to nutritional deficiencies and increase financial burdens that, when taken together, may increase the risk of food and nutrition security in AYA cancer survivors. Furthermore, although AYAs are often merged together in cancer survivorship studies, adolescents and young adults have distinct developmental, psychosocial and pathophysiological differences that may modify their risk of nutritional challenges. In this narrative review and Call to Action, rationale is provided for why there is a need to better understand nutritional challenges and food insecurity in AYA cancer survivors as a special population. Then, recommendations for next steps to advance knowledge and policy in this field are provided. In particular, integrating screening for food and nutrition insecurity and enhancing awareness of existing resources (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP) might help AYA cancer survivors combat nutritional deficiencies and reduce late effects while improving their overall survival and quality of life.
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