More than half of people with cancer are 65 or older. And yet, the quality of care given to them often doesn’t meet their specific needs and can be inferior to younger adults. Why is this?

Dr Cary Adams, CEO of UICC, speaks with Dr Enrique Soto, from the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition in Mexico, about the need for more patient-centred care and geriatric oncology expertise in caring for older adults with cancer.

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