The risk of cancer increases with age and the number of older adults seeking treatment is rising dramatically in line with the aging population. The care of older patients differs from that of younger adults because of variation in the biology of the tumor, age-related variation in host physiology, co-morbidity burden and psychosocial issues, which might impact the efficacy and side effects of cancer therapy. Management of Lung Cancers in Older People focuses on treatment strategies of lung cancers and provides guidance on the issues specific to older patients, spanning background and...
The risk of cancer increases with age and the number of older adults seeking treatment is rising dramatically in line with the aging population. The c...