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Cancer surgery in the elderly.

M M Kemeny1, E Busch-Devereaux, L T Merriam

  • 1Department of Surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA.

Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
|February 19, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Cancer incidence rises with age. Elderly patients with comorbidities face surgical risks, but risk assessments enable interventions to reduce mortality and morbidity. Age alone should not prevent adequate cancer treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Surgical Risk Assessment

Background:

  • Cancer incidence significantly increases with advancing age.
  • Elderly patients often present with comorbidities, elevating surgical risks.
  • Risk evaluation is crucial for managing elderly patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of risk assessment in elderly cancer patients.
  • To advocate for appropriate cancer treatment for the elderly.
  • To challenge age-based denial of adequate medical care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on cancer incidence in the elderly.
  • Analysis of surgical risks and comorbidities in older populations.
  • Ethical considerations in geriatric oncology treatment decisions.

Main Results:

  • Age is a significant factor in cancer incidence.
  • Comorbidities increase surgical risks for elderly patients.
  • Risk assessment can guide interventions to improve outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Elderly patients should receive appropriate cancer treatments.
  • Age should not be a barrier to adequate medical care.
  • Further research is needed to establish age-specific management protocols.

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