Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology
by
 
Balducci, Lodovico. editor.

Title
Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology

Author
Balducci, Lodovico. editor.

ISBN
9780387239620

Physical Description
IX, 258 p. online resource.

Series
Cancer Treatment and Research, 124

Contents
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.

Abstract
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. 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.

Subject Term
Medicine.
 
Geriatrics.
 
Biochemistry.
 
Oncology.
 
Emergency medicine.
 
Medicine & Public Health.
 
Medical Biochemistry.
 
Primary Care Medicine.
 
Geriatrics/Gerontology.

Added Author
Balducci, Lodovico.
 
Extermann, Martine.

Added Corporate Author
SpringerLink (Online service)

Electronic Access
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/b104030


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