Optimising surgical management of elderly cancer patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elderly population is on rise. It is an ethical dilemma how aggressive one should be when it comes to treat cancer in elderly. Presumed fear of increased postoperative morbidity and mortality has resulted in delivery of sub-optimal c...

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Main Authors: Gennari Roberto, Pope Daniel, Ramesh Hodigere, Audisio Riccardo A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/3/1/17