Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults

Whether you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with cancer, is going through treatment, or is trying to stay well after treatment, we can help you find the answers you need.  

Cancer in Adolescents

Cancers in adolescents are often thought of as those that start between the ages of 15 and 19. Cancer is not common in teens, but a variety of cancer types can occur in this age group, and treating these cancers can be challenging for a number of reasons.

Cancer in Young Adults

There is no strict definition of what separates “childhood cancers” from cancers in young adults, or when exactly a person is no longer a young adult. But for statistics purposes, cancers in young adults are often thought of as those that start between the ages of 20 and 39.

Common Cancers in Adolescents and Young Adults

Adolescents

Young Adults

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