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AYA oncology patients are a distinct age-defined population (15–39 years). There are multiple and varied biological, psychological, and social factors besides age that make this patient population distinct. This paper identifies (6) domains that characterize this group: Precarious labor conditions affecting AYA financial and work lives Changing timetables and priorities for developmental tasks Sexual and gender plurality Expanding cultural diversity of AYA Social genomics Technology and social media This article calls for oncology care providers to take a forward-looking approach regarding these domains. We suggest focusing practice modifications on (3) areas: Multilevel interventions and collaborative care approaches Precision psychosocial medicine Technology and information