Geriatric Oncology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-x

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2. Aging and Cancer: What Oncologists Need to Know

   • Arti Hurria, Lodovico Balducci

   Pages 1-15

3. Assessing the Older Cancer Patient

   • Melissa Cohen, David Reuben, Arash Naeim

   Pages 17-45

4. Cancer Screening in Older Adults

   • Louise C. Walter

   Pages 47-70

5. Physiological Consequences of Aging

   • Bindu Kanapuru, William B. Ershler

   Pages 71-93

6. Assessment and Impact of Comorbidity in Older Adults with Cancer

   • Athanasios Karampeazis, Martine Extermann

   Pages 95-111

7. Geriatric Syndromes Defined and Explained for Oncology Practice

   • Miriam B. Rodin

   Pages 113-134

8. Family Caregivers

   • Betty R. Ferrell, Polly Mazanec

   Pages 135-155

9. Surgical Management of the Older Patient with Cancer

   • David M. Heimann, M. Margaret Kemeny

   Pages 157-200

10. Chemotherapy for the Older Adult with Cancer

    • Supriya Mohile, Nail Nagovskiy, Lodovico Balducci

    Pages 201-261

11. Radiation Therapy in Geriatric Oncology

    • Sarah E. Hoffe, Mark S. Russell

    Pages 263-291

12. Palliative Care: Special Considerations for Older Adults with Cancer

    • Genevieve N. Thompson, Harvey M. Chochinov

    Pages 293-324

13. Back Matter

    Pages 325-346

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Cancer and aging are integrally related. Cancer incidence and mortality increase with age, with most cancer diagnoses and deaths occurring in patients aged 65 and older. The aging of the Baby Boomer population, along with an overall increase in life expectancy, points to a doubling of the U.S. population over age 65 by the year 2030. This demographic shift, combined with the known association of cancer and aging, is expected to bring about a rapid growth in the older cancer-patient population. It is clear that geriatric principles must become part of oncology care. The evaluation and development of treatment recommen- tions for an older adult with cancer can be challenging for many reasons. Tumor biology and response to therapy are affected by age. In addition, age-related factors may impact treatment patterns, tolerance, and efficacy. These age-related factors include functional status declines, comorbid conditions, changes in cognitive function, weakening of organ function, decreases in physiologic reserve, and faltering social support.

• Cancer Screening
• age
• aging
• assessment
• cancer
• comorbidity
• geriatric oncology
• geriatrics
• oncology

From the reviews:

"This is a review of all relevant topics in geriatric oncology for practicing oncologists, oncology nurses, geriatricians, or primary care providers. The purpose is to provide clinically useful material for practitioners. … The book would best be used by physicians or nurses in the field medical oncology, but it also might be useful for others who care for elderly patients with cancer. … The chapters are easy to read … . The strength of this book lies in its common sense approach and practical usefulness." (James F. Brandman, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2009)

• City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, U.S.A.

  Arti Hurria

• Research Institute, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center &, Tampa, U.S.A.

  Lodovico Balducci

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