While cancer can affect anyone, the Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) patient population can experience heightened distress & challenges compared to other age groups.
However, these issues are frequently overlooked & underserved, leading to potentially lifelong challenges.
Worse yet, these patients often discuss being “dropped off a cliff” once they finish treatment. They attempt to return to “normal life,” but report feeling alone, abandoned, struggling, anxious, depressed, & other psychological issues. What they need is ongoing psychosocial supportive care.
Enter First Descents.
Today, Kristin McMaster is on TheOncoPT Podcast to discuss the impact of First Descents, how incorporating outdoor activities is so beneficial for our AYA survivors, & how to connect your patients with First Descents.
