Pooja Rao, Anne E Kazak, Shawna E Doerksen, Laura M Koehly, Ashton M Verdery, Jared Heitzenrater, Brennen A Harding, Courtney L Byrnes, Heather J Costigan, Liza S Rovniak, Christopher N Sciamanna, Lauren J Van Scoy, Kathryn H Schmitz
Adolescent/young adult cancer survivors (AYACS) struggle with poor psychosocial health related to social disruptions due to cancer diagnosis, impacting long-term goal achievement and overall health. In particular, social health promotion is overlooked in AYACS' care. AYA-UNITE, a sociobehavioral exercise intervention pilot for AYACS 15-21 years of age at cancer diagnosis, was designed to foster AYACS' social and physical health. AYA-UNITE was a 12-week group-based virtual exercise program incorporating strength training and aerobic activity...
October 9, 2023: Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology