Persons over the age of 65 are the fastest growing segment of the United States population.
In the next 30 years, they will comprise over 20 percent of the population. Fifty percent of all …

With the aging of the Western population, cancer in the older person is becoming
increasingly common. After considering the relatively brief history of geriatric oncology, this …

Older patients may benefit from chemotherapy to an extent comparable with that of younger
patients if some proper precautions are taken. These include selection of the patients on the …

Cancer in the elderly is an increasing social and medical problem. More than 50% of all
cancers and cancer deaths occur in patients over age 65. The treating physician must not …

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to:
Describe pharmacokinetic changes associated with aging. Describe concepts of geriatric …

Although 50% of all cases of cancer occur in those aged 65 or older, surprisingly little is
known about the effects of age on the clinical pharmacology of chemotherapeutic agents …

Results of chemotherapy studies in elderly patients are variable and frequently
contradictory. One reason is that elderly patients with other underlying diseases are often …

A total of 2,238 new cancer patients were treated in our institution in 1988; among the 423
(18.9%) who were> 70 years old, 51 underwent chemotherapy. The median age was 75.8 …

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This article reviews geriatric oncology and assesses options for treatment and care of the
elderly patient with cancer. The size of the population over 65 years old is defined, with …