Sue Morgan

Effective transition of young people with long-term conditions into adult services

Effective transition of young people with long-term conditions into adult services

Until recently little has been done to address the perceived barriers and challenges

Fertility focus: breaking the taboo

The importance of normalising conversations about fertility with the 2,500 young people who are diagnosed with cancer.

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Sue Morgan: Young people with cancer want more honesty from health professionals

A five-year research project shows that open and honest communication with health professionals and better support for families are essential to young people with cancer, says Teenage Cancer Trust nurse consultant Sue Morgan.

Priorities and challenges in the care of teenagers and young adults

This article focuses on priorities and challenges for practitioners working with teenage and young adult (TYA) patients aged 16 to 24 years old in the UK. It examines the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence ( 2005 ) guidance on improving outcomes in children and young people with cancer, which highlights a number of important issues that affect the care pathway and care requirements for TYAs, together with priorities in care that are being addressed nationally. These priorities and challenges have implications for healthcare professionals involved in caring for this patient population. The article acknowledges that some colleagues have the perception that specialist TYA cancer care is well resourced for a small number of patients. Nurses working in the field should understand these reservations and respect the demands on adult cancer services, but continue to fight to maintain the achievements gained in this field. Irrespective of care setting, nurses must act as advocates for this group and ensure that their age-appropriate needs are considered and met to provide the best quality of care.