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flag A new Ottawa cancer program supports teens and young adults with specialized care as early-onset cases rise.

flag A new program at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre launched in June supports adolescents and young adults (15-39) facing cancer, a group seeing rising rates of early-onset cancers. flag Designed to address isolation and unique life challenges like school, careers, parenting, and relationships, the initiative offers holistic care beyond treatment. flag Over 1,500 patients have enrolled, with a 30% increase in AYA diagnoses in the region over the past decade. flag Though most survive, many face ongoing emotional and practical struggles, prompting the need for specialized support led by nurse practitioners to aid recovery and reintegration.

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