Cancer in young adults

Several publications describe the most important forms of cancer in young men and women, document time trends in incidence and mortality and recommend priority areas for research, surveillance and policy.

2009 Canadian Cancer Statistics special topic:
Cancer in adolescents and young adults (ages 15-29 Years)
The report includes sections on epidemiology and surveillance, prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, survival, survivorship, implications and recommendations with regard to cancer in older adolescents and young adults aged 15–29.

Companion article to 2009 Canadian Cancer Statistics special topic:

Canadian adolescents and young adults with cancer: opportunity to improve coordination and level of care
Between 2002 and 2006, an average of 2,252 new cancer cases were diagnosed every year among adolescents and young adults. Little is known about the risk factors for many of the leading cancers in this age group, which makes prevention difficult. This article discusses several Canadian and international initiatives that are addressing the major treatment and care issues faced by this age group.

Cancer in Young Adults in Canada
This the most comprehensive Canadian study ever undertaken of cancer in young adults 20-44 years of age. It identifies and interprets trends in cancer incidence and mortality of the 18 most common cancers in young Canadians from 1983 to 1999.

Aside from researchers and policy makers, young adult cancer survivors and their families may also find this publication helpful as a source of information.

Cancer in Young Adults in Canada is published jointly by Cancer Care Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada, and printed and distributed by the Canadian Cancer Society. To request a printed copy, call the Society’s Cancer Information Service at 1 888-939-3333.

Last modified on: 18 May 2011