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Health and Welfare Services for Young People during and after Cancer Treatment

Young people affected by cancer are dependent on help and follow-up from various health and welfare services over a long periode of time, both during and after cancer treatment. This group is particularly vulnerable as they are often in a phase of life were many choices and experiences about education and employment are made. A long periode of illness and treatment during adolescence can have serious consequences for in terms of education and future work opportunities.

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Photo from the movie "Youth in Revolt"

We know little about how and to what extent young people's needs for appropriate help and follow-up are addressed in to make sure that this group is  reintegratedinto society.

The purpose of this project is to investigate the group's non-medical needs during and after treatment, and to what extent the services meet their needs, as the users themselves experience it.

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Project duration

2009 - 2013