Abstract
The number of older cancer patients is increasing with global aging of the population. A close interaction between oncologists and geriatricians becomes necessary to (1) better evaluate the elders' health status, (2) determine their residual clinical/biological reserves, and (3) optimize the provided medical care. In fact, aggressive antineoplastic managements are often denied to older patients, possibly because of the common misconception suggesting older age and/or clinical complexity as absolute contraindications to advanced treatments.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 153-159 |
Numero di pagine | 7 |
Rivista | Journal of the American Medical Directors Association |
Volume | 12 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2011 |
Keywords
- Aged
- Female
- Geriatric Assessment
- Geriatric Nursing
- Humans
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Medical Oncology
- Oncology Service, Hospital
- Patient Care Management
- Switzerland