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,...
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 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.
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. T...