In 1973 a mental health practitioner would have to read 3 research papers per day to stay up to date on the latest high quality research. By 2013 that number rose to 249 papers per day.

André Tomlin, The Mental Elf

Investigating cancer symptoms in older people: what are the issues and where is the evidence?


Some may argue that when an older person (65 years and older) presents to primary care with symptoms that may represent cancer, they should not be investigated differently from younger patients (less than 65 years). We think that cancer risk management in older people requires a more personalised approach.

Author: D. Jones et al
Publication Date: 20 July 2020



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