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Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer face barriers to care in medical oncologist offices. Common barriers include a lack of AYA-specific clinical trials, guidelines, and treatment protocols. There is also a lack of psychosocial support services tailored to the unique needs of AYAs. Developing dedicated AYA clinics, expanding clinical trial eligibility, and improving psychosocial support could help overcome these barriers and improve cancer care for AYAs.
