also: アヤせだい
noun
adolescents and young adults with cancer
Medical and social welfare term referring to cancer patients aged roughly 15 to 39. Used in discussions of specialized support and treatment.
ＡＹＡ世代のがん患者には、就学や就労の支援も重要です。
For AYA-generation cancer patients, support for education and employment is also important.
A consultation desk specifically for the AYA generation was set up at the hospital.