Providing cancer treatment and care to people living with cancer and dementia: challenges and good practice

A growing number of people are living with cancer and dementia, creating a particular set of challenges and care needs in relation to their cancer treatment and care. These challenges exist across the cancer care pathway, from diagnosis through to decision-making, accessing treatment and care, and post-treatment, often resulting in a need for extensive support from families and further difficulties for those without familial support. This article summarises the challenges that arise when providing cancer treatment and care for people with dementia and identifies researchbased recommendations for tackling these challenges.