A growing number of young adults are experiencing a cancer diagnosis in the United Kingdom. Based on a real and tragic case, this module explores the epidemiology of cancer in young adults, risk factors and the clinical aspects of a timely diagnosis. It will discuss consultation skills and suggest techniques to avoid delayed diagnosis. The phrase ‘young adults’ doesn’t have a precise age definition; the module will not discuss cancer diagnoses in children and adolescents but aims to change practice such that we consider cancer in patients where we might currently dismiss the possibility, or think it less common, due to their age. The module does not go into detail about individual cancers – other resources on the RCGP eLearning site should be consulted for learning in these areas.
Partially funded through an educational grant provided by the Jessica Brady CEDAR Trust.
