[Geriatric patient in oncology]

At the beginning of the article there are mentioned the stages of human life breakdown and breakdown of senior age by stages approximately corresponding to functional efficiency. Attention is paid to a specific geriatric regime respecting the differences of senior age. Article emphasizes the role of comprehensive geriatric assessment including evaluation of psychological changes and social aspects in accordance to optimal geriatric approach. Diagnostic strategy and oncology treatment in terms of prognosis and expected goals are also described. There are discussed the specifics of diseases in elderly patients in the cancer context. Present work reviews the differences between ca-lendar and biological age with possibility to segregate seniors and to avoid inadequate palliative care. Finally, the author discusses the aspects of supportive care for seniors and polypharmacotherapy with its potential risk.

functional geriatric examination - palliative care - polypharmacotherapy - specific geriatric regime - supportive care - specifics of diseases in elderly patients.