Care of the Older Person with Cancer toolkit updated
The VICS Care of the Older Person with Cancer toolkit has been updated for April 2024.
This VICS resource helps to identify and address existing barriers, examples of existing geriatric oncology services, and key resources to support staff education, patients and carers. We recently added content to cover:
- discussing goals of care
- ageism
- the Australian Cancer Plan
- NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan
- new guidelines & education modules
- additional assessment tools/pathways.