Beyond the Diagnosis: Interdisciplinary, Patient-Centered Care for Young Adults With Intellectual Disability

Courtney Campbell, Tyler Murphy, Ryan Baldeo, Jordana Rodeheaver, Kalekia Adams, Division of Palliative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Division of Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on March 12, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundIndividuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience substantial disparities across the cancer care continuum, including delayed diagnosis, limited access to supportive resources, and heightened psychosocial distress. These ...