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• 1.   Cancer information needs of people with intellectual disability: a review of the literature

  This article discusses the increasing lifespan of people with an intellectual disability and resulting implications

  

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  The lifespan of people with an intellectual disability has increased significantly in recent years; however, this has resulted in a rising incidence of age-related illnesses including cancer. The World Health Organisation has expressed concern as evidence suggests prevalence rates for cancer are increasing for this group. The needs of people with a cancer diagnosis and an intellectual more...

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  Republic of Ireland

  Eur J Oncol Nurs, Vol: 12 Page: 142-7 April 2008
  P. O'Regan; E. Drummond

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