Prise en charge des cancers solides et des hémopathies malignes du sujet àgé: l'Oncogériatrie, une discipline en devenir. Seconde partie: Traitement des cancers solides (partie 2) et des hémopathies malignes du sujet àgé

Translated title of the contribution: Treatment of cancer and hematological malignancy in elderly people (Part II)

S. Ladoire, F. Ghiringhelli, P. Manckoundia, R. O. Casasnovas, E. Solary, J. F. Besancenot, P. Pfitzenmeyer

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Abstract

Purpose. - Fifty percents of cancer arise in people older than 65-year-old. Most clinical trials in cancer treatment are limited in patients younger than 65-year-old. We review literature-describing particularity of cancer treatment in elderly patients. Current knowledge and key points. - Therapeutic decisions should be based on an estimation of the patient's life expectancy, and risks and benefits should be weighted up accordingly. Geriatric oncology is made of a geriatric evaluation of patient and of knowledge of clinical trial about elderly patients. Future prospects and projects. - We present in this issue the principle of geriatric evaluation and the results of recent clinical trial on elderly cancer patients.

Translated title of the contributionTreatment of cancer and hematological malignancy in elderly people (Part II)
Original languageFrench
Pages (from-to)304-314
Number of pages11
JournalRevue de Medecine Interne
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2005
Externally publishedYes

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