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Cancer in the elderly.

Derya Cinar¹, Dilaver Tas²

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Balikesir Military Hospital, Balikesir, Turkey.

Northern Clinics of Istanbul

|January 7, 2017

Summary

As populations age, cancer incidence and mortality rise significantly in older adults. Optimal care for elderly cancer patients requires a multidisciplinary approach to manage this growing health challenge.

Area of Science:

Gerontology and Oncology
Demographic Health Trends

Background:

Population ageing is a significant global demographic trend driven by advances in medicine and quality of life.
Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly, with incidence increasing with age.
Individuals aged 65 and over account for 60% of cancer cases and 70% of cancer deaths.

Approach:

Optimal management of cancer in older adults necessitates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary strategy.
This approach integrates physical, psychological, and tumor-specific assessments for holistic patient care.
Addressing the rising cancer burden requires proactive planning and resource allocation.

Key Points:

The incidence of cancer disproportionately affects the elderly population.

Keywords:

Ageing cancer cancer incidence

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