Handbook of Geriatric Oncology: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki MD PhD and William P. Tew MD, the Handbook of Geriatric Oncology is a practical resource for oncologists and related clinicians who want to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to the elderly cancer patient. This guide is divided into nine succinct sections, covering topics such as aging and frailty, geriatric syndromes, geriatric assessment, select cancers in the elderly, communication with the older cancer patient, the nursing home patient with cancer, models of care: survivorship, palliative care, and integrative medicine.

Understanding the Physiological Changes of Aging

The handbook addresses the complex issues of the physiologic changes of aging and their effect on cancer, as well as the social and psychological aspects that accompany aging and a cancer diagnosis. It provides guidance on assessing frailty, managing comorbid conditions and diseases, effective communication among health care providers, the patient and caregivers, as well as the risks and benefits of cancer screening.

Best Practices for Evaluating Geriatric Syndromes

This comprehensive guide offers best practices for evaluating geriatric syndromes such as functional dependency, falls, cognitive impairment and dementia, delirium, depression and anxiety, social isolation, as well as syndromes related to nutrition, comorbid conditions, and polypharmacy.

When to Treat and When Not to Treat Cancer in Older Patients

The handbook includes practical guidance on when to treat and when not to treat cancer in older patients, taking into account the unique factors associated with various types of cancer in the elderly, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, head and neck cancers, and myelodysplastic syndromes.

A Valuable Resource for Oncologists and Clinicians

Spearheaded by world experts in geriatric oncology from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, the Handbook of Geriatric Oncology is the definitive resource for oncologists and related clinicians to meet the demands of clinical management along the continuum of geriatric cancer care.

Key Features of the Handbook

• Provides best practices for evaluating geriatric syndromes
• Includes practical guidance on when to treat and when not to treat cancer in older patients
• Discusses unique factors associated with various types of cancer in the elderly

Product Details

Format: Paperback

Pages: 394

Publisher: Demos Medical; 1 edition (May 30, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1620701049

ISBN-13: 978-1620701041

Dimensions: 5 x 0.5 x 8 inches