Patient-Reported Symptoms and Mental Health Event Risks in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer are at risk of adverse mental health outcomes during and after treatment. Tools identifying AYA at the highest risk would guide screening and interventions. We determined whether self-reported symptoms following cancer diagnosis were associated with early and late severe mental health events (SMHEs).

Methods

Ontario AYA diagnosed with cancer aged 15-29 between 2010 and 2018 were identified and linked to healthcare databases, including one capturing self-reported Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) scores at cancer-related visits. Scores for depression, anxiety, and poor well-being were categorized as not measured, mild, moderate, or severe. SMHEs were defined as mental health-related Emergency Department visit

SUBMITTER: Gupta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12314545 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature