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World J Clin Oncol. Mar 24, 2020; 11(3): 152-161
Published online Mar 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i3.152
Published online Mar 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i3.152
Specialty | n (%) |
Clinical oncology | 135 (21.3) |
Medical oncology | 164 (25.8) |
Cancer services/oncology other | 93 (14.6) |
Acute oncology | 30 (4.7) |
Haem-oncology | 54 (8.5) |
Surgery | 49 (7.7) |
Geriatrics/elderly care | 61 (9.6) |
Palliative care | 23 (3.6) |
Other | 26 (4.1) |
Discipline | |
Doctor | 332 (52.0) |
Nurse | 251 (39.3) |
Physiotherapist/occupational therapist | 34 (5.3) |
Other | 21 (3.3) |
Tumour group | |
All | 241 (37.7) |
Tumour specific | 350 (54.7) |
Not applicable | 36 (5.6) |
- Citation: Kalsi T, Harari D. Assessment methods and services for older people with cancer in the United Kingdom. World J Clin Oncol 2020; 11(3): 152-161
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v11/i3/152.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v11.i3.152