Advancing care, advancing years: improving cancer treatment and care for an ageing population

This report notes that every year, ~130,000 people aged ≥75 in UK get cancer. By 2035 this is projected to rise to~ 234,000, largely due to ageing population. It calls on cancer services to act now, to make sure they are prepared for rising numbers of older patients with more complex needs.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news