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Newly Diagnosed With Cancer

"I was too young to be told I have cancer... I always thought it was an older person disease"
AYA patient

Printable Resources

Acknowledgements: The following resources have been sourced from credible national and international organisations. Where possible the resource has been linked to the originating website.

Your guide to dealing with cancer ages 16-24 (Australia)

Cancer and Treatment (United Kingdom)

My Guide to Blood Cancer (New Zealand)

Cancer Guide for Young People (United Kingdom)

Want the Facts? (United Kingdom)

A Young Person's Guide to Cancer

Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer - Guidelines for Patients (NCCN)

Tools

New Diagnosis Checklist Electronic Form

Initial Assessment Electronic Form

Education Checklist Electronic Form

Concerns & Worries Checklist Electronic Form

New Diagnosis Checklist Print Form

Initial Assessment Print Form

Education Checklist Print Form

Concerns & Worries Checklist Print Form

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Heidi Watson

The Clinical Leader is responsible for providing clinical leadership and national oversight of the network .

Heidi is a passionate and experienced health professional with a strong clinical, education and leadership background. Her enthusiasm for, and commitment to youth health has focused on improving the outcomes of youth with cancer and chronic health conditions. Previously, Heidi held the position of AYA Cancer Nurse Specialist for Auckland District Health Board. Alongside her AYA clinical leadership role she holds a youth health academic position at the University of Auckland.