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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Gaps in care, support, and research among diverse patients with early onset cancers.

Jamie M Reedy, Nancy A Borstelmann, Sakinah Suttiratana, Thejal Srikumar, Farah Fasihuddin, Michelle Zupa, Laura Gross, Veda N Giri

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Jamie M ReedyYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA. Jamie.Reedy@yale.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5882-4583
Nancy A BorstelmannYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-3388-6469
Sakinah SuttiratanaYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9775-7736
Thejal SrikumarYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.
Farah FasihuddinYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0343-0220
Michelle ZupaYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0897-4833
Laura GrossYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.
Veda N GiriYale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street WWW214A, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7268-5913

Funding

Yale Pathology Tissue Services Shared ResourceP30CA016359 · NCI · YALE UNIVERSITY · PI Eric P. Winer · 1985 to 2026
$85.0M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA016359Rapid Case Ascertainment Shared Resource of the Yale Cancer Center, funded through the National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant P30CA016359
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeEarly onset cancers (EOC), defined as cancers diagnosed between the ages of 18 and 49, are on the rise. Younger adults may experience amplified cancer-related challenges. Furthermore, the unique needs of Black/African American (B/AA) and Hispanic/Latine (H/L) adults with EOC have been understudied. Here we report on results from the PROSPER study, which explored the experiences of B/AA and H/L patients with EOC.

methodsPatients diagnosed with early onset breast, gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary, and gynecological cancers were recruited from a single institution in the Northeastern US. Between February 2024 and April 2024, data were collected from 14 women who participated in both individual interviews (B/AA = 7; H/L = 7) and focus groups (B/AA Group, n = 5; H/L Group, n = 3) in English and/or Spanish. Participants (ages 28-49) were diagnosed with breast (n = 7), GI (n = 5), ovarian (n = 1), or breast and GI (n = 1) cancer. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and qualitatively analyzed using modified rapid analysis techniques.

resultsThematic analysis identified challenges across six psychosocial domains spanning the impact of cancer on the patient and family, limited access to information, communication concerns, financial strain, and balancing care with life activities. We also identified unique barriers within our cohort related to clinical care, support needs, and applicable research.

conclusionOur results support existing literature on the challenges faced by patients with EOCs, while also providing critical insights into the unique experiences of B/AA and H/L women with EOCs. These results inform the development of EOC program strategies.

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NeoplasmsSocial SupportAdultAge of OnsetBlack or African AmericanFemaleFocus GroupsHispanic or LatinoHumansMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchCancer disparitiesEarly onset cancerPsychosocial support gaps

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