Cancer and Ageing

Tanya M. Wildes

doi:10.1002/9781119952930.ch108

Cancer and Ageing

Tanya M. Wildes

Section of Medical Oncology

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Abstract

The incidence of cancer increases with age. Many older adults with cancer can tolerate treatment and enjoy prolongation of survival. Approaches to cancer treatment in the elderly can include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Decisions about cancer treatment in an older patient must be individualized based on the patient's life expectancy, functional status, comorbidities and preferences.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine
Subtitle of host publication	Fifth Edition
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons
Pages	1317-1331
Number of pages	15
Volume	2
ISBN (Print)	9780470683934
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119952930.ch108
State	Published - Mar 12 2012

Keywords

Ageing
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Elderly
Geriatric oncology
Malignancy
Neoplasm
Oncology
Radiation therapy

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