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Multiple malignant tumours in the elderly.

Thierry Merminod1, Gilbert B Zulian

  • 1Department of Geriatrics, Geneva University Hospitals, CH-1245 Collonge-Bellerive, Switzerland.

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
|September 25, 2002
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Multiple malignant tumors in elderly patients are common, with many second cancers often found during autopsy. This highlights a significant challenge in diagnosing and treating elderly cancer patients.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • The aging population and advancements in medical technology are increasing the incidence of multiple malignant tumors.
  • Elderly patients present unique challenges in cancer diagnosis and treatment due to comorbidities and physiological changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of multiple malignant tumors in elderly individuals.
  • To analyze the diagnostic timing and common sites of primary and secondary tumors in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective autopsy study of 2,749 elderly patients over 18 years.
  • Inclusion of macroscopic examination of all organs and microscopic examination of bone marrow and prostate.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, tumor types, and diagnostic timelines.

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Main Results:

  • 167 patients (6.1%) were diagnosed with multiple malignant tumors.
  • Mean age at diagnosis was 81.1 years for females and 80.1 years for males.
  • Second tumors were frequently diagnosed post-mortem (121 cases) despite a short interval (mean 1.0-2.4 years) after the first diagnosis. Prostate and breast cancers were most common.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple malignant tumors are not rare in the elderly population.
  • The high rate of autopsy diagnosis for second tumors indicates a potential gap in clinical detection.
  • These findings underscore the need for improved diagnostic strategies and tailored treatment approaches for elderly patients with multiple cancers.