Issues in the Management of Esophagogastric Cancer in Geriatric Patients

Esophagogastric cancers predominantly affect older adults; however, older patients are less likely to be recommended for both curative and palliative treatment. Older patients have unique challenges that need to be addressed during their oncologic care. Tools such as complete geriatric assessments m...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Surgical oncology clinics of North America Jg. 26; H. 2; S. 335 - 346
1. Verfasser:	Won, Elizabeth
Format:	Journal Article
Sprache:	Englisch
Veröffentlicht:	United States 01.04.2017
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Frail Elderly Geriatric Assessment Humans Male Medical Oncology Neoplasms - therapy Palliative Care Geriatric assessment Elderly Geriatric oncology Esophagogastric cancer
ISSN:	1558-5042
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