Oncogeriatrics

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16
Mar
2021
to
24
Nov
2024

OncoGeriatrics Meeting 2021

This meeting will raise awareness of the specific needs of older people with cancer, including multidisciplinary assessment and support during treatment.
25
Nov
2020
to
21
Nov
2024

Autumn Meeting 2020

The BGS Autumn Meeting will cover the latest in evidence and best practice in the health and care of older people.
16
Jun
2021
to
21
Nov
2024

Mersey Region Spring Meeting 2021

22
Mar
2022
to
23
Nov
2024

OncoGeriatrics Meeting 2022

This meeting will cover important and emerging topics in the field of onco-geriatrics and consider the challenges of managing frailty syndromes alongside oncological conditions and anti-cancer treatments.
26
Sep
2019
to
24
Nov
2024

East Anglia Region Autumn Meeting 2019

This meeting will cover core areas of interest to all specialists responsible for the health care of older people and is open to attendees from near and far.
27
Feb
2019
to
24
Nov
2024

Joint BGS, Macmillan and RCR OncoGeriatrics Meeting 2019

Training and education for healthcare professionals to improve comprehensive clinical care for older people with cancer 
11
May
2023

Ensuring that older adults are not forgotten about in Government Cancer Strategies

Oncogeriatrics, or geriatric oncology, is not niche. 1 in 2 of us will face cancer in our lifetime. The number of older adults living with cancer is set to triple between 2010 and 2040, and 60% of cancer diagnoses are made in the older population.
22
Dec
2020

“They don’t know the whole picture”: Improving cancer care for people with dementia and their families

One in two people in the UK will develop cancer in their lifetime, and as cancer incidence rises with age, a significant number of cancer patients will have pre-existing dementia.
20
Feb
2020

What is the impact of diet on cancer risk?

As we pass another World Cancer Day on 4 February 2020, I reflect on why I am passionate about promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle for cancer prevention. 1 in 2 people born after 1960 will develop cancer in their lifetime, and cancer is the commonest cause of premature death in the UK.
18
Aug
2021

Presentation Recordings: Mersey Region Spring Meeting 2021

The Mersey Region Spring Meeting 2021 was held on 16th June
16
Jun
2021

Presentation recordings: Mersey Region Spring Meeting 2021

26
Aug
2020

Webinar Recording: OncoGeriatrics Webinar 2020

04
Mar
2019

Presentation slides: OncoGeriatrics Joint Meeting 2019

View presentation slides from the Joint BGS, Macmillan and RCR OncoGeriatrics Meeting 2019 held on 27-28 February 2019 in London.
25
Apr
2018

Mental health nurses and older patients’ physical health needs

Physical health problems, particularly chronic health problems such as obesity, diabetes and smoking-related illnesses, are more common in people with long-term mental illness.
16
Apr
2018

Advance care planning

Advance care planning (including end of life discussions) is being promoted as part of the NHS end of life care strategy. Such discussions require great care. The BGS with others have prepared guidelines on advance care planning which we summarise here.
 
03
Apr
2018

Dysphagia Management for Older People

Older patients frequently have dysphagia resulting from acute or chronic illnesses.  Dysphagia management requires a collaborative approach because of the complexities of older patients' needs, and geriatricians have an important role to play in overseeing this condition.
22
Nov
2023
to
23
Nov
2024

2023 Autumn Meeting

The BGS Autumn Meeting 2023 takes place in Birmingham and online 22-24 November.