Cancer in the ElderlyFrancis Irvine Caird, Thurstan B. Brewin For geriatricians, oncologists, general physicians, and surgeons, both in practice and in training, presents scientific and clinical aspects of the special case of cancer in the elderly. Explores the psychological impact even of cancer that does not significantly alter the life expectancy. The introductory section covers sickness and health and the epidemiology of cancer in the elderly, along with their hopes and fears. The principles of management discussed include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and terminal care. A section examines typical complications. The bulk of the book details the cancer of various organs and systems, such as the breast, lung, kidney, leukaemia, myeloma, and the brain and spinal cord. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
Sickness and health in old age | 3 |
Epidemiology of cancer in the elderly | 9 |
Hopes and fears of the elderly cancer patient | 16 |
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