PURPOSE: To assess whether age has an impact on symptoms, problems and needs of
hospitalized advanced cancer patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A prospective analysis …

Background In general, cancer is a disease of aging, and palliative care is an essential step
in the management of cancer in patients who are older. The goal of this article is to review …

Background Persons aged 65 and over are the fastest growing segment of the population in
most Western countries. Although cancer-related death occurs far more commonly in older …

Background Elderly cancer patients (those over 60 or 65) have a disproportionate cancer
incidence and mortality, and a multitude of symptoms from their cancer, other illnesses, and …

As such, this article reviews key aspects of palliative and geriatric medicine that need to be
considered and integrated in order to provide comprehensive palliative care to the older …

OBJECTIVE: To identify age group differences in care practices and outcomes for seriously
ill hospitalized patients with malignancy. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study (SUPPORT …

Currently, insufficient research evidence hinders a comprehensive understanding of care
needs of older patients with advanced cancer, as well as potential influencing factors. Future …

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the symptom burden and achievement of
good death of elderly cancer patients with that of younger patients. Methods: Secondary …

Purpose The oldest old, described as those aged 85 and older, is a growing cancer
population. There are limited studies evaluating the symptoms of the oldest old cancer …

Little is known of the palliative care needs and experiences of older adults. This study
explored whether these needs differed from those of younger patients. We performed a …