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7 Αυγ 2019 · Among men aged 85 years and older, prostate and lung cancers are the most common causes of cancer death, together representing 40% of cancer deaths. Among women, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death (19%) followed by breast cancer (13%) (Table 1).
25 Μαΐ 2023 · Chemotherapy success rates and cancer survival rates can vary. This article outlines the use of chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of different cancers. We describe how many people with...
11 Ιουλ 2024 · Learn about cancer treatment options for older individuals over 80 and 90. Explore the pros and cons of radiation therapy and chemotherapy, including pain relief and survival rates, quality of life considerations, and more.
23 Ιουν 2022 · High doses of chemotherapy have been associated with lower fertility, especially in male survivors, 206 and pelvic radiation increases the risk for premature menopause among female survivors. 207 Compared with women without a history of cancer, female survivors of childhood cancer are also more likely to experience serious cardiac problems ...
Of the 4689 patients treated with chemotherapy over the 5 year period, 133 patients (3%) were ≥ 80 years old. The median age was 83 years. 61% were females and 39% were males. 16% had hematologic tumors and 84% had solid tumors.
15 Ιαν 2010 · The mainstay of adjuvant treatment has been hormonal therapy. Upwards of 80% of older women have breast cancers that express estrogen or progesterone receptors, and these women receive a survival benefit when treated with tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor.
We examined temporal trends and clinical associations with ACT vs. TC use in clinical practice in older women and compared the overall survival of patients receiving adjuvant ACT vs. TC. Methods: We used the SEER-Medicare database for women over 65 diagnosed 2004-2009.
