Older people denied proper access to cancer care, according to study
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
Older people are being denied proper access to cancer care, according to a study. The British lead author of a newly published editorial said: "There is increasing evidence that elderly patients are being 'undertreated,' leading to a 'survival gap' between older and younger patients. We need a fundamental change in cancer policy for the elderly patient. Our current practices are essentially ageist."