A Dedicated Program for Young Adults who Suffer from Cancer: Experience of the Centre Henri Becquerel, Rouen, France

Background: Two thousands teenagers and young adults are diagnosed with cancer in France every year, mostly leukaemia, lymphoma and sarcoma. The French National Cancer League has established a “Teenagers & Cancer” program since 2003 the aim of which is to improve medical and psychological care for teenagers and young adults who suffer from cancer. The increase of this population with its specific psycho-social features leads us to dedicate an appropriate place with specific environment. Material and method: A pilot project from an annual call for research project from the French National Cancer League was initia…