Open AccessA Coordinated Clinical Center for Young Onset Colorectal Cancer
Author(s) -
Mendelsohn Robin,
Palmaira Randze Lerie,
Lumish Melissa,
Bacani Joseph,
Krishnan Asha,
Weiss Jill,
Semler Rosemary,
Casson Anne,
Arkema Ashley,
Carter Jeanne,
Nelson Christian,
Mulhall John,
GarciaAguilar Julio,
Stadler Zsofia,
Maya Hadley,
Cercek Andrea
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the oncologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.176
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1549-490X
pISSN - 1083-7159
DOI - 10.1002/onco.13849
Subject(s) - medicine , colorectal cancer , cancer , center (category theory) , young adult , oncology , gerontology , chemistry , crystallography
The increase in young onset colorectal cancer and the complex care needs of young cancer patients spurred the development of the Center for Young Onset Colorectal Cancer at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This article describes the lessons of the first 2 years at the Center, including development of the program and specific services provided.