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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology
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[What's new in geriatric oncology?]
Catherine Terret1, Gilles Albrand, Martine Jeanton
1Programme d'oncogériatrie, Centre Léon-Bérard, 28 rue Laennec, 69373 Lyon Cedex 08. terret@lyon.fnclcc.fr
Bulletin Du Cancer
|February 4, 2006
Summary
Standard cancer treatments are not validated for older adults, who represent the majority of cancer cases and deaths. Geriatric oncology programs offer individualized care by integrating geriatricians and oncologists for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Oncology
- Cancer Care
- Oncology
Context:
- The majority of cancer cases and deaths occur in adults aged 65 and older.
- Standard cancer treatments are primarily validated in younger adult populations.
- This demographic reality necessitates specialized approaches for elderly cancer patients.
Purpose:
- To highlight the emergence and importance of geriatric oncology programs.
- To discuss the individualized management strategies for elderly cancer patients.
- To review advancements in geriatric oncology in France and globally.
Summary:
- Geriatric oncology addresses the unique needs of elderly cancer patients, considering physiological age, life expectancy, and functional status.
- Programs emphasize collaboration between geriatricians and oncologists for comprehensive assessment (Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Comprehensive Tumor Assessment).
- Individualized care plans are developed to manage all identified patient problems, optimizing treatment and follow-up.
Impact:
- Promotes tailored cancer treatment strategies for the growing elderly population.
- Enhances patient care through multidisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive assessments.
- Drives the evolution of oncology to meet the needs of an aging demographic worldwide.
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