Life Milestone Achievement Among Young Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Population-Based Cohort and Matched Case-Control Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young adult childhood cancer survivors (YACCS) experience persistent challenges that could delay their transition to independent adulthood. This study examined disparities in life milestone achievement between YACCS and a matched population-based control group and assessed the impact of clinical and demographic factors, including time since diagnosis, treatment intensity, and race/ethnicity.

Methods

This matched case-control study utilized data from Project Forward and the California Health Interview Survey. YACCS were matched to general population controls at a 1:3 ratio based on age, sex, year of survey, and race/ethnicity. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to compare life milestone achievement between the groups and to examine associations betw

SUBMITTER: Kim Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863246 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature