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Management of Hematological Cancer in Older People
. Ed(S): Wedding, Ulrich; Audisio, Riccardo A.
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Paperback. The world's aging population is at higher risk of developing cancers at the same time as being more prone to complications including co-morbidities. This book offers multidisciplinary perspectives specific to treating hematological cancers in older people. Editor(s): Wedding, Ulrich; Audisio, Riccardo A. Num Pages: 345 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJF; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 534.
The risk of cancer increases with age, and the number of older adults seeking treatment is increasing dramatically in line with the aging population. The care of older patients differs from that of younger adults because of differences in the biology of the tumor, age-related differences in host physiology, co-morbidity burden and psychosocial issues, which might impact the efficacy and side effects of cancer therapy. This book focuses on the management of hematological cancer and provides guidance on the management issues specific to older patients, spanning background and epidemiology, special considerations in the management of older people, therapeutics and psychosocial ... Read more
The risk of cancer increases with age, and the number of older adults seeking treatment is increasing dramatically in line with the aging population. The care of older patients differs from that of younger adults because of differences in the biology of the tumor, age-related differences in host physiology, co-morbidity burden and psychosocial issues, which might impact the efficacy and side effects of cancer therapy. This book focuses on the management of hematological cancer and provides guidance on the management issues specific to older patients, spanning background and epidemiology, special considerations in the management of older people, therapeutics and psychosocial ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
345
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447169710
SKU
V9781447169710
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Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Wedding, Ulrich; Audisio, Riccardo A.
Riccardo A Audsio, MD, FRCS is Professor of Surgical Oncology at the University of Liverpool, and consultant at the Whiston Hospital, Prescot. His main research interest is exploring the role of surgery within the multidisciplinary management of cancer patients, particularly focusing on onco-geriatrics, and Dr Audisio currently sits on the editorial board of 12 publications. He is the editor-in-chief of ... Read more
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