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Radiation therapy in the elderly patient.

L W Brady, A M Markoe

    Frontiers of Radiation Therapy and Oncology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Optimizing cancer treatment for older patients involves tailoring radiation therapy for cure or palliation based on disease extent. Comprehensive support and a multidisciplinary team are crucial for managing side effects and improving quality of life.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Oncology
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Cancer Treatment Strategies

    Background:

    • Cancer management in older patients requires individualized treatment plans.
    • Age-related factors significantly influence treatment tolerance and outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline principles for radiation therapy in older cancer patients.
    • To emphasize the importance of supportive care and multidisciplinary management.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of patient status to determine curative versus palliative radiation therapy.
    • Adjustment of radiation therapy parameters (fractionation, dose, volume) based on patient condition.
    • Careful medical management of normal tissue effects and treatment side effects.

    Main Results:

    • Radiation therapy can be curative for localized disease or palliative for disseminated disease in older adults.
    • Treatment modifications are often necessary to minimize complications and preserve function.
    • Multidisciplinary team approach optimizes cancer management outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Individualized radiation therapy, with attention to supportive care, is key for older cancer patients.
    • Preservation of anatomy and function can be achieved with curative radiation therapy when equivalent to surgery.
    • Integrated, multimodal cancer care maximizes treatment potential in the elderly.

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