Quality of life management is neglected in elderly cancer patients, impacting true patient experience.
FO Take · Score 75
Modern healthcare fixates on clinical metrics, utterly failing patients in their final years. We must shift focus from mere survival rates to the holistic management of living with disease, particularly for the elderly. Current oncology practices often overlook the human experience, reducing individuals to statistical endpoints. Is our medical system truly about care, or just about cure at any cost?
The strongest counter
Prioritising quality of life over clinical outcomes for frail patients risks devaluing life-extending treatments. Medical resources are finite; focus must remain on effective therapies.
