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All older cancer patients should get physical and mental health tests so they are not unfairly written off as too old for treatment, a report says.
The assessments were recommended by a joint Macmillan Cancer Support, Age UK and Department of Health review.
They evaluated five pilot projects set up to look at new ideas for ensuring the over-65s get the best care.
Previous research has shown that older patients are less likely to get surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
It is estimated if NHS performance was brought up to the best internationally, another 15,000 lives a year would be saved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20780581
The assessments were recommended by a joint Macmillan Cancer Support, Age UK and Department of Health review.
They evaluated five pilot projects set up to look at new ideas for ensuring the over-65s get the best care.
Previous research has shown that older patients are less likely to get surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
It is estimated if NHS performance was brought up to the best internationally, another 15,000 lives a year would be saved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20780581