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Cancer screening in the elderly.

P W Robie1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Cancer screening for older adults requires careful consideration of quality of life and functional status, not just mortality reduction. Current evidence supports breast cancer screening, but more research is needed for other cancers in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Cancer screening in the elderly faces unique challenges due to a lack of conclusive efficacy data in this demographic.
  • Older adults often prioritize quality of life over quantity, potentially impacting their willingness to undergo treatments with significant side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of cancer screening in the elderly.
  • To provide reasonable recommendations for cancer screening in older adults based on available evidence and patient-centered considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on cancer screening efficacy in the elderly population.
  • Consideration of factors such as quality of life, functional status, and patient preferences.

Main Results:

  • Breast cancer screening (self-exam, clinical exam, mammography) shows demonstrated efficacy.
  • Cervical cancer screening may not be necessary for women over 65 with a history of regular Pap smears.
  • Yearly rectal exams with stool guaiac and regular sigmoidoscopy are recommended for colorectal and prostate cancer screening in the elderly due to high incidence.

Conclusions:

  • Cancer screening studies in the elderly must incorporate quality of life and functional status alongside mortality data.
  • Physicians should educate elderly patients on cancer screening importance and risk-factor modification, offering regular screening and counseling.

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