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Social Network Analysis Of Online Support Communities For Adolescent And Young Adult Cancer Survivors, Carlos Perez Aldana
Social Network Analysis Of Online Support Communities For Adolescent And Young Adult Cancer Survivors, Carlos Perez Aldana
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There are an estimated 633,000 adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors in the U.S. and nearly 89,500 AYAs are diagnosed with cancer every year. Cancer creates developmental and life stage disruptions, which result in multiple survivorship challenges, particularly among AYAs. Despite the advances made in cancer oncology and survivorship care, AYA cancer survivors continue to face diverse and unique psychosocial needs. Research suggests that online support communities have the potential to positively impact psychosocial care by providing AYA cancer survivors with access to social support which can help them successfully transition from treatment back to normal life as well …