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Primary prevention, aging, and cancer: overview and future perspectives
Suzanne M Miller1, Deborah J Bowen, Jennifer Lyle
1Psychosocial and Behavioral Medicine Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111, USA. suzanne.miller@fccc.edu
Cancer
|December 6, 2008
Summary
Cancer prevention in older adults is underused due to challenges in applying research to this population. More data and tailored strategies are needed to improve geriatric cancer prevention and health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Oncology
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Cancer-specific primary prevention is underutilized in the growing geriatric population.
- Lifestyle changes proven effective in younger populations face unique challenges in the elderly.
- Lack of data and under-representation of older adults in research hinder progress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the state of science on cancer-specific primary prevention in the geriatric population.
- To identify barriers to the uptake of preventive practices in older adults.
- To highlight the need for tailored research and dissemination models for elderly cancer prevention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on cancer prevention in older adults.
- Analysis of barriers to applying clinical research findings to the geriatric population.
- Examination of the under-representation of older adults in behavioral trials.
Main Results:
- Significant barriers exist in applying cancer prevention strategies to older adults.
- Lack of applicability data and under-representation in trials are key issues.
- Health behavior promotion in the elderly is potentially cost-effective and clinically advantageous.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced understanding and tailored models are crucial for geriatric cancer prevention.
- Addressing research gaps and dissemination challenges can improve health outcomes.
- Improved primary prevention in the elderly can aid in chronic disease management.
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