Group Curriculum for Improving Survivorship Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Description

This clinical trial studies the effectiveness of a group curriculum in improving survivorship outcomes in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. Many AYA survivors typically do not feel prepared to re-enter "daily life" and would likely benefit from structured interventions to offer education and support in a timely manner as to prepare them for the challenges of life in survivorship. A 6-week group curriculum, designed to specifically meet the needs of AYA cancer survivors and facilitated by licensed social workers, may meet the unique needs of young adults who have survived a cancer diagnosis, and if so, the curriculum could be licensed and used across Mayo Clinic sites and potentially at other cancer centers nationwide.

Conditions

Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm

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Study overview

This clinical trial studies the effectiveness of a group curriculum in improving survivorship outcomes in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. Many AYA survivors typically do not feel prepared to re-enter "daily life" and would likely benefit from structured interventions to offer education and support in a timely manner as to prepare them for the challenges of life in survivorship. A 6-week group curriculum, designed to specifically meet the needs of AYA cancer survivors and facilitated by licensed social workers, may meet the unique needs of young adults who have survived a cancer diagnosis, and if so, the curriculum could be licensed and used across Mayo Clinic sites and potentially at other cancer centers nationwide.

Determining the Impact of a Curriculum for a Cancer Survivorship Group for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)

Group Curriculum for Improving Survivorship Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Condition
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Scottsdale

Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age 18-39
  • * Is a patient of Mayo Clinic Arizona for oncologic care and/or follow-up
  • * History of cancer diagnosis
  • * Treated with curative intent
  • * Completed cancer treatment within 6 months to 2 years prior to group attendance
  • * Ability to read/write/speak English
  • * Ability to participate in a group setting
  • * Ability to commit to attending all six group meetings
  • * Inability to read/write/speak English
  • * No internet or computer access
  • * Not receiving care at Mayo Clinic Arizona
  • * Currently receiving treatment for cancer
  • * Is unable to sit comfortably for 90 minutes
  • * Was not treated with curative intent
  • * Is on hospice care
  • * Co-morbid systemic illness or other severe concurrent disease which, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the patient inappropriate for entry into this study or interfere significantly with the proper assessments

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 39 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Melody A Griffith, MSW, LISW, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Study Record Dates

2025-10-18