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Editors

Giannis Mountzios
Stefan S. Bielack
Niven Mehra

Contributors 

Chapter 1. Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: The Pathway of Care 

Mountzios G. 4th Oncology Department and Clinical Trials Unit, Henry Dunant Hospital Center, Athens, Greece 
Douillard J.-Y. Professor Emeritus in Medical Oncology, University of Nantes; Integrated Centres of Oncology, St Herblain, France 

Chapter 2. The Unique Epidemiology of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults   

Stark D.P. School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK 
Feltbower R.G. School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK 

Chapter 3. Psychosocial Screening and Assessment in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Process and Engagement Considerations  

Patterson P. Department of Research, Evaluation & Social Policy, Canteen Australia, Sydney; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 
Sansom-Daly U.M. School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health, Randwick Clinical Campus, Discipline of Paediatrics, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney; Behavioural Sciences Unit, Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick; Sydney Youth Cancer Service, Prince of Wales/Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia 

Chapter 4. The Unique Molecular Biology and Cancer Genetics in Adolescents and Young Adults     

Saloustros E. University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece 
Tsapakidis K. University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece 

Chapter 5. Leukaemias in Adolescents and Young Adults  

Schmiegelow K. Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark 
Hough R. Department of Adolescent Haematology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 

Chapter 6. Lymphomas in Adolescents and Young Adults  

Brugières L. Department of Children and Adolescents Oncology, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, Villejuif, France 
Sibon D. Hematology Department, Necker University Hospital, Paris, France 

Chapter 7. Neuro-oncology in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Plea for Cooperation Between Paediatricians and Adult Clinicians  

Frappaz D. Pediatric and Adult Neuro-oncology Unit of Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France 
Sunyach M.P. Pediatric and Adult Neuro-oncology Unit of Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France 
Le Rhun E. Neuro-oncology Unit, CHRU Lille, Lille, France 
Tanguy R. Pediatric and Adult Neuro-oncology Unit of Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France 
Meyronnet D. Neuropathology Unit, Hôpital Wertheimer, Bron, France 
Callies A. Pediatric and Adult Neuro-oncology Unit of Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France 
Levard Bonneville A. Pediatric and Adult Neuro-oncology Unit of Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France 
Faure Conter C. Pediatric and Adult Neuro-oncology Unit of Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France 

Chapter 8. Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Adolescents and Young Adults 

Sironi G. Pediatric Oncology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy 
Laurence V. Department of Medical and Pediatric Oncology, Institut Curie, Paris, France 
Ferrari A. Pediatric Oncology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy 

Chapter 9. Bone Sarcomas in Adolescents and Young Adults 

Bielack S.S. Pädiatrie 5 (Onkologie, Hämatologie, Immunologie), Stuttgart Cancer Center, Klinikum Stuttgart – Olgahospital, Stuttgart, Germany 
van der Graaf W.T.A. Department of Medical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands 

Chapter 10. Germ Cell Tumours in Adolescents and Young Adults   

Mehra N. Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands 
Mulder S. Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands 

Chapter 11. Breast Cancer in Girls and Young Women  

Stavridi F. Care and Cure Oncology Center, Athens, Greece 

Chapter 12. Colorectal Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults: Focus on Hereditary Syndromes  

Jongmans M.C. Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht; Department of Genetics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands 
Hoogerbrugge N. Department of Human Genetics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands 

Chapter 13. Juvenile Melanoma  

Au L. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 
Larkin J. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 

Chapter 14. Rare Tumours  

Schneider D.T. Clinic of Pediatrics, Klinikum Dortmund, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany 
Brecht I.B. General Pediatrics, Haematology/Oncology, University Children’s Hospital, Tuebingen, Germany 

Chapter 15. Usual Medical Emergencies in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer  

Morgan J. Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK 
Phillips B. Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK 

Chapter 16. Short- and Long-term Toxicities of Treatment in Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer 

Rugbjerg K. Danish Cancer Society Research Center, Copenhagen, Denmark 

Chapter 17. Fertility and Fertility Preservation  

Duffin K. MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK 
Anderson R.A. MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK 

Chapter 18. Cancer and Pregnancy  

Lambertini M. Department of Medical Oncology, U.O.C. Clinica di Oncologia Medica, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova; Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (DiMI), School of Medicine, University of Genova, Genova, Italy 
Peccatori F.A. Fertility and Procreation Unit, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy 

Chapter 19. Cancer Survivorship Issues and Lifestyle Interventions: Lessons Learnt from Long-term Childhood Cancer Survivors  

Brown M.C. Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne; Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 
Skinner R. Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne; Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne; Great North Children’s Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 
Haupt R. Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy 

Chapter 20. Psychosocial Support of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Focus on Professional and Social Reintegration  

Lidington E. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 
Younger E. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK 
Husson O. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; The Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, UK 
Kaal S.E.J. Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands 

Chapter 21. Increasing Access to Clinical Trials and Innovative Therapy for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: The Importance of International Collaborative Networks  

Gaspar N. Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif; SPIAJA Transversal Team for Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif; Vectorology and Anticancer Therapies, UMR 8203, CNRS, Université Paris-Sud, Gustave Roussy, Université Paris-Saclay, Villejuif, France 
Dumont S. SPIAJA Transversal Team for Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif; Medical Oncology Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France 
Postel-Vinay S. DITEP, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France 

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