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Autism, Aging, and Cancer: Rethinking Care Pathways

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Cancer can happen to anyone, but for autistic people, diagnosis and treatment often come with invisible barriers. Sensory overload, communication challenges, and complex systems can make an already life-changing experience even harder, especially for aging autistic adults.



Dr. Char Goodwin, Dr. Mary Doherty, and Melissa Levin explore what autistic patients say is most challenging, and most helpful, across the cancer pathway, from screening to treatment. Expect practical strategies and system-level recommendations so the burden doesn’t fall on autistic people to educate providers while they’re unwell.

 

 

 

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