Abstract
The population is aging accounting for a large increase in anticipated cancer cases.
Specialty training for trainees interested in geriatric oncology have been established
in many countries and is growing globally. However, the number of clinicians with
a particular interest in geriatric oncology and who complete training in both specialties
is low. There are insufficient geriatric oncologists and geriatricians to address
the unique needs of this population of patients. The majority of older adults with
cancer are, and will continue to be, treated by oncologists. Currently clinicians
caring for patients with cancer receive little to no formal training in caring for
older adults, resulting in gaps in knowledge as well as a lack of confidence when
treating older adults with cancers. Key strategies to accelerate the uptake and impact
of educational initiatives to address this gap include the use of effective educational
strategies, broad dissemination of educational material that is freely available,
and the integration of geriatric oncology topics into teaching, curriculum, assessments
and exams.
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Publication history
Published online: August 24, 2016
Accepted:
July 18,
2016
Received in revised form:
April 19,
2016
Received:
January 16,
2016
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