Full Description
Cancer is a disease related to ageing, and the proportion of senior patients increases worldwide. While the proportion of persons beyond age 70 is still small in developing countries, their numerous population means that there are more "elderlies" in India than in Europe. This book reflects the state of the art in the management of senior adults with cancer. This handbook leaves ample space for chapters that help in the delicate decisionmaking process, which should lead to the best therapy, adapted not only to the disease but also to the person who suffers from it.
Contents
Introduction. Cancer Epidemiology . Evaluation of the Senior Cancer Patient: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Screening Tools for the Elderly. Frailty in the Elderly. Surgical Treatment. Radiotherapy in the Elderly Cancer Patient. Hormonal Anticancer Treatment in the Senior Cancer Patient. Cytotoxic and Targeted Anticancer Treatment in the Senior Cancer Patient. Treatment of Lymphoma in the Elderly Population. Management of Myeloproliferative Diseases in Senior Patients. Myelodysplastic Syndromes in the Senior Patient. Breast Cancer in the Senior Patient. Lung Cancer in the Elderly. Colorectal Cancer. Prostate Cancer. Bladder Cancer. Gynecological Cancer in the Senior Patient. Head and Neck Cancer in the Elderly. Renal Cell Cancer. Psychological Problems in Older Cancer Patients. Social and Ethical Aspects. The Role of the Multidisciplinary Team.
