Specific Aspects of Breast Cancer Therapy of Elderly Women
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women, and its incidence increases with age.
The average age at diagnosis is 61 years, and the majority of deaths occurs after the age of 65 years.
Optimal approach to elderly women with breast cancer is still a major challenge.
Elderly patients with cancer should have at least a brief geriatric assessment to detect potentially treatable problems not always adequately evaluated by the oncologists.
Therapeutic nihilism should be avoided and effective treatment provided, unless there are compelling reasons against it.
Sharing the care for the patient with geriatricians or primary care physicians trained in geriatrics should be considered for all vulnerable and frail elderly patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tesarova, Petra. 2016. Specific Aspects of Breast Cancer Therapy of Elderly Women. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096865
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tesarova, Petra. Specific Aspects of Breast Cancer Therapy of Elderly Women. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096865
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tesarova, Petra. Specific Aspects of Breast Cancer Therapy of Elderly Women. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1096865
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1096865