 | Young adults are different
biologically than children; might need different treatments. |
| Young adults delay in seeking medical
attention; they might feel that they are invincible or not covered by
medical insurance. |
| Young adults get different cancers
than other age groups; over 50% of the cancers are "pediatric",
yet the oncologists are adult. For example, adult oncologists may be
less willing to be aggressive with dosing that can be tolerated by the
younger patient. |
| About 50% of children with cancer
participate in trials; < 1% of young adults do.
 | 90% of children with cancer
receive care at a institution which participates in NCI-sponsored
trials; in the 20- to 29-year olds, this is only 10%. |
| There are fewer clinical trials
for young adults. |
|
| Young adults are unwilling to
participate in clinical trials. |
