Oncology SymposiumImproving Total Health in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
Date: 22 Sep 2023, Friday | Time: 1025 - 1155 | Track Type: Symposium | Venue: PSL2, Level 2, Academia
AYAOs (Adolescents and young adult with cancer) are a special group of cancer patients dealing with a cancer diagnosis between 16-39 years old, when they are in the prime of their lives. Pediatric cancer makes up 1% of cancer diagnosis, while AYAO constitute 5-7%. Although AYAO cancer is still rare, it is nonetheless the leading cause of non-accidental death in this age group. With improved detection rates and treatment outcomes, the number of AYAs living with a cancer diagnosis is increasing. Between 2018-2021, NCCS has seen >6000 AYAO patients, with 400-500 being diagnosed yearly.
TOPIC 1:
Case Study of an AYAO Patient
Speaker: Dr Chu Shao Min
TOPIC 2:
What is AYAO and How Big is this Issue in Singapore?
Speaker: Asst Prof Poon Yi Ling Eileen
TOPIC 3:
What are the Short and Long-term Complications that an AYAO will/can Face?
Speaker: Dr Ong Zheng Xuan
TOPIC 4:
What are the Social Determinants of Health that is Applicable for AYAOs in Singapore/Asia?
Speaker: Ms Ranitha Govindasamy
What do We Need to Improve AYAO Total Health Practically, and What are the Possible HSR Areas?
Speaker: Prof Alexandre Chan
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