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AYA Cancer Network Aotearoa

N/A, N/A, NZ • 5 - 9 Employees
Hospital/Clinic

Every year 180 - 200 AYAs aged 12 to 24 years in New Zealand are told they have cancer. It is widely recognised that this group of young people have distinct and unmet needs. They tend to sit on the periphery of cancer care, and they often fall into a "no man's land" between paediatric and adult cancer services. They are understudied and under served.The network was established by the Ministry of Health in 2014 with the purpose of connecting hands-on healthcare and support providers from many disciplines and organisations, to find new and innovative ways of delivering care to AYAs with cancer. The goal to ensure all young people diagnosed with cancer in New Zealand have equitable access to high-quality medical and supportive care regardless of where they live. The network hopes to raise the profile of AYAs. AYAs can and do get cancer. We want young people to know that they deserve the highest standard of care which is specifically shaped to meet their needs. We also want service providers and health professionals to deliver this type of care by utilising AYA focused tools, resources and contacts available across the country. You can also download the Standards of Care Document which describes the core element of AYA cancer care, supported by international and national evidence. Please visit our website to become a member and learn more at http://ayacancernetwork.org.nz