A cancer diagnosis during the adolescent and young adult years can be highly challenging for young people and their families. Being a young adult is not easy at the best of times – finances, work, study, sexuality, independence, peers…… you name it, it’s all happening!
The Queensland Youth Cancer Services works in partnership with the cancer specialists in your hospital to ensure all aspects your health and well-being are considered during treatment and beyond.
Queensland Youth Cancer Services provide young patients 15 -25 years of age with:
- specialist care by an expert team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals with experience in treating cancer in young people
- treatment that is planned and managed by a multidisciplinary team
- a designated Cancer Care Coordinator– a nursing or allied health consultant who will be their personal guide through the complexities of treatment at this age
- psychosocial care to meet the unique needs of young people, including help coping with cancer and side effects, and help returning to your family, community, school and/or work after treatment ends
- access to fertility preservation information and options
- improved access to new clinical trials and research
- respect – treatment and support that recognises and values individual diversity
- referrals to community agencies for ongoing support outside of hospital
The QYCS is a statewide service with teams also based at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland Children's Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital and Townsville University Hospital. For more information visit the Queensland Youth Cancer Service statewide page.
