Managing an Older Adult with Cancer: Considerations for Radiation Oncologists
Older adults with cancer present a unique set of management complexities for oncologists and radiation oncologists. Prognosis and resilience to cancer treatments are notably dependent on the presence or risk of “geriatric syndromes,” in addition to cancer stage and histology. Recognition, proper eva...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1695101 |