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Cancer in the elderly

A Byrne1, D N Carney

  • 1Department of Medical Oncology, Mater Misericordiae Hospital Dublin, Ireland.

Current Problems in Cancer
|May 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Geriatric oncology addresses cancer in older adults, a growing population with high cancer incidence and mortality. This review highlights treatment disparities and explores aging

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Oncology
  • Cancer Epidemiology in Elderly
  • Aging and Tumorigenesis

Background:

  • The population aged 65 and older is rapidly expanding.
  • Elderly individuals experience a high incidence of cancer and associated mortality.
  • Disparities in cancer incidence and survival exist between younger and older populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review geriatric oncology, focusing on treatment and care for elderly cancer patients.
  • To explore the relationship between the aging process and tumorigenesis.
  • To identify newer treatment options tailored for the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological analysis of cancer in the geriatric population.
  • Review of general and specific therapeutic considerations for elderly cancer patients.

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    • Main Results:

    • Cancer incidence and mortality are disproportionately high in the elderly.
    • Tumor growth and treatment response can differ in older patients.
    • Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of cancer in the elderly have been prevalent.
    • Newer, age-specific treatments are emerging.

    Conclusions:

    • Geriatric oncology faces challenges due to the growing elderly population.
    • Addressing underdiagnosis and undertreatment is crucial.
    • Future plans must focus on improving cancer care and reducing morbidity/mortality in elderly patients.
    • Optimizing treatment strategies for older adults with cancer is essential.