- RC281.A34.R39.1 - Geriatric Oncology
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
- Elderly and aging cancer patients need a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Comorbid conditions affect survival. Control of hypertension, diabetes, heart and lung disease are vital components of both psychological and functional status.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Geriatric/geriatric.html
First appeared 2007-07-24; updated 2007-11-30
- RC281.A34.R39.2 - Elderly Oncology Introduction
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
- More than half the new cancers diagnosed occur in the elderly. There is a need for a comprehensive geriatric assessment program. Older patients with cancer often require functional assistance. The need increases as cancer survivors age. The use of the Karnofsky or ECOG Performance Status is of help in the assessment.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Geriatric/elder.html
First appeared 2007-11-30
- RC281.A34.R39.4 - Cancer Facts and Aging
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
- Barriers and Outcomes in the Management of Cancer Survivors and Deconditioning: A Major Problem with Cancer Patients also includes information on the treatment of the elderly.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Geriatric/aging.html
First appeared 2007-04-19; updated 2008-02-20
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