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Review of adherence-related issues in adolescents and young adults with cancer.

Phyllis P Butow, Susan S Palmer, Ahna A Pai, Belinda B Goodenough, Tim T Luckett, and Madeleine M King

J Clin Oncol 28(32):4800-9 (2010) PMID 20212260

This review aims to provide a broad overview of the issues and clinical challenges of nonadherence in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. Nonadherence can reduce treatment efficacy, which places the patient at higher risk of relapse, adverse effects, and poor outcomes.

DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2009.22.2802
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