Description
Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology, 2005
Cancer Treatment and Research Series, Vol. 124
Coordinators: Balducci Lodovico, Extermann Martine
Language: EnglishSubject for Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology:
Keywords
age; aging; cancer; comorbidity; geriatric oncology; geriatrics; oncology; senescence
Publication date: 12-2014
258 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 12-2004
258 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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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.