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15 Ιαν 2010 · In this review, we address some of the issues and challenges surrounding the treatment of older cancer patients, including the withholding of medically appropriate treatment based on chronologic age, the historical omission of elderly from clinical trials, and the impact of geriatric assessment, and age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and ...
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.
15 Μαΐ 2019 · According to Professor Matthew Seymour, from the University of Leeds, there are two options – you either risk potentially making a frail and elderly patient sicker by giving them chemo, or you advise against cancer treatment that could give them precious extra time.
24 Ιουλ 2019 · Why are older adults with cancer at a higher risk of chemotherapy-related toxicities? Older adults, compared with younger adults, are at a multiple-fold higher risk of developing toxicities, more so with intensive chemotherapy.
13 Δεκ 2017 · The overall approach to delivering any cancer treatment for the geriatric patient, whether it consists of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or the combination of these, requires a global understanding of physical, functional, and social well-being.
17 Φεβ 2021 · Systemic chemotherapy for cancer in older adults - UpToDate. Author: Stuart M Lichtman, MD. Section Editors: Paul J Hesketh, MD. Kenneth E Schmader, MD. Deputy Editor: Sadhna R Vora, MD. Literature review current through: Jun 2023. This topic last updated: Feb 17, 2021. INTRODUCTION.
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.
