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Geriatric Oncology
. Ed(S): Hurria, Arti; Balducci, Lodovico
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Description for Geriatric Oncology
Paperback. Intended for medical oncologists and health care professionals involved in managing older patients with cancer, this book presents recent developments in geriatric assessment and in cancer management for the older adult. Editor(s): Hurria, Arti; Balducci, Lodovico. Num Pages: 346 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 7 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 430.
Cancer and aging are integrally related. Cancer incidence and mortality increase with age, with most cancer diagnoses and deaths occurring in patients aged 65 and older. The aging of the Baby Boomer population, along with an overall increase in life expectancy, points to a doubling of the U.S. population over age 65 by the year 2030. This demographic shift, combined with the known association of cancer and aging, is expected to bring about a rapid growth in the older cancer-patient population. It is clear that geriatric principles must become part of oncology care. The evaluation and development of treatment recommen- ... Read more
Cancer and aging are integrally related. Cancer incidence and mortality increase with age, with most cancer diagnoses and deaths occurring in patients aged 65 and older. The aging of the Baby Boomer population, along with an overall increase in life expectancy, points to a doubling of the U.S. population over age 65 by the year 2030. This demographic shift, combined with the known association of cancer and aging, is expected to bring about a rapid growth in the older cancer-patient population. It is clear that geriatric principles must become part of oncology care. The evaluation and development of treatment recommen- ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
Number of Pages
346
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387890692
SKU
V9780387890692
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99-15
Reviews for Geriatric Oncology
From the reviews: "This is a review of all relevant topics in geriatric oncology for practicing oncologists, oncology nurses, geriatricians, or primary care providers. The purpose is to provide clinically useful material for practitioners. … The book would best be used by physicians or nurses in the field medical oncology, but it also might be useful for others ... Read more