The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses by Michelle Kenyon & Aleksandra Babic

The European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Textbook for Nurses by Michelle Kenyon & Aleksandra Babic

Author:Michelle Kenyon & Aleksandra Babic
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published: 2018-03-13T16:00:00+00:00


8.2.7 Summary

TYA cancer patients include those aged between 13 and 24 years old.

Often HSCT indications in this age group are for malignancies including refractory or relapsed leukaemia and lymphoma.

There are unique challenges facing this age group when diagnosed and undergoing treatment.

One significant challenge is the impact that a cancer diagnosis has on the family unit especially in the younger siblings providing the stem cell.

Even when considered a minor, patients do still need to be assessed for competence and afforded the same respect as adult patients.



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