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Older cancer patients depend on family carers who receive no training or support. Paying for carer training and short breaks would keep patients at home and out of hospital.
Informal caregivers manage medications, symptoms, and appointments for most older patients with cancer, often with high distress and no preparation. Structured caregiver training (symptom recognition, medication management, when to call) and respite services reduce caregiver burden and, in some studies, patient hospitalisations. Making these reimbursable services within cancer care would recognise carers as part of the care team.
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Shares Older and multimorbid patients are excluded and undertreated, Patients lack understanding, navigation and agency.