The Experience of Adolescents and Young Adults in Their Cancer Journeys in Japan: I Try to Move Forward With Feeling That I Would Be Okay With “My Cancer”

A cancer diagnosis can greatly affect adolescents and young adults (AYAs), especially those in their late teens and early twenties, who might have their special needs. This study aimed to understand the experiences of the AYAs who were diagnosed between 15 and 24 years of age in Japan, thinking about the care guide supporting them, from the time of their cancer diagnosis through the rest of their lives.