Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study published in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology highlights a significant…
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Geriatric Assessments Streamlined for Cancer Patients
A free tool aims to increase oncologists’ use of formal geriatric assessments (GAs) in older patients…
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The leading risk factor for cancer isn’t what you think
If you were to ask most people what causes cancer, the answer would probably be smoking,…
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Older adults overlooked in cancer guidelines across Europe
Study finds that national policies fall short of addressing the complexities of geriatric oncology – often…
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Lifelong weight patterns linked to kidney cancer risk
Excess weight in mid-life is a known risk factor for kidney cancer, but new research indicates…
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Ageism and Its Role in the Treatment of Cancer
Age discrimination, often referred to as ageism, is an increasingly pressing issue within society. Although it…
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