International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) shared a post on LinkedIn:
“New in JGO
Quality cancer care for older adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
As the number of older adults with cancer continues to grow globally, delivering high-quality care requires approaches that recognise the diversity of patient backgrounds and needs.
In this perspective from the Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) Junior Board, the authors discuss barriers faced by older adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and reflect on how care models, including geriatric assessment, can help support more personalised and equitable cancer care.
SIOG members enjoy free online access to JGO.”
Title: Quality cancer care for older adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: Perspectives from the Cancer and Aging Research Group Junior Board
Authors: Surbhi Singhal, Maya Abdallah, Tanyanika Phillips, Nicole A. Arrato, Mukul Roy, Samantha Werts-Pelter, Katherine Ramos, Chad Yixian Han
Read the full article on Journal of Geriatric Oncology.
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