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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-10
0387239618
ISBN-13
9780387239613
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44111840
Product Key Features
Author
Martine Extermann
Publication Name
Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Series
Cancer Treatment and Research Ser.
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
IX, 258 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.3in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
44.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Series Volume Number
124
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Rc254-282
Table of Content
Epidemiology of Cancer and Aging.- Biological Interactions of Aging and Carcinogenesis.- Replicative Senescence and Cancer.- The Influence of Advanced Age on Cancer Occurrence and Growth.- Age and Co-Morbidity in Cancer Patients: A Population-Based Approach.- Hemopoiesis and Aging.- Clinical and Biochemical Evaluation Changes Over Aging.- Biological Screening and Impact in Elderly Cancer Patients.- Biological Basis of the Association of Cancer and Aging Comorbidity.- Biological Basis of Cancer in the Older Person.- Decision Analysis for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Treatment in the Elderly.- Guidelines for the Management of the Older Cancer Patient.
Copyright Date
2005
Topic
Gerontology, Family & General Practice, Oncology, Biochemistry