A study reveals tens of thousands of elderly patients with cancer can survive at least 10 years if they are given treatment. 4:19am UK, Friday 24 January 2014 Clinical need should drive treatment according to medical experts Some patients with cancer are being denied treatment because they are too old, according to charity Macmillan Cancer Support. Elderly patients are being “written off” for treatment after being assessed on age rather than fitness, claimed the charity. The claim comes despite research showing tens of thousands of pensioners have survived the disease for 10 years or more. More…![]()
