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Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology


Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology


Cancer Treatment and Research, Band 124

von: Lodovico Balducci, Martine Extermann

149,79 €

Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 14.06.2006
ISBN/EAN: 9780387239620
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 258

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<P>Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology highlights research issues that are specific to geriatric oncology in the field of carcinogenesis and cancer prevention and treatment, based on the biologic interactions of cancer and age. It illustrates the benefit of the principles of geriatrics in the management of cancer in the older individual.</P>
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<P>This volume provides a frame of reference for practicioners of any specialties involved in the management of older patients and for oncologists involved in the management of cancer of older individuals. It is a source for basic and clinical scientists exploring the interactions and emerging information of cancer and aging.</P>
Epidemiology of Cancer and Aging.- Biological Interactions of Aging and Carcinogenesis.- Replicative Senescence and Cancer.- The Influence of Advanced Age on Cancer Occurrence and Growth.- Age and Co-Morbidity in Cancer Patients: A Population-Based Approach.- Hemopoiesis and Aging.- Clinical and Biochemical Evaluation Changes Over Aging.- Biological Screening and Impact in Elderly Cancer Patients.- Biological Basis of the Association of Cancer and Aging Comorbidity.- Biological Basis of Cancer in the Older Person.- Decision Analysis for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Treatment in the Elderly.- Guidelines for the Management of the Older Cancer Patient.
Provides a frame of reference for practitioners and scientists to accomodate emerging information about cancer and aging Conveys a way of thinking about cancer and aging and their interactions that will be maintained even when current biological and clinical information is dated Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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