| Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Balducci, Lodovico (Editor), Extermann, Martine (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0387239618 ISBN-13: 9780387239613 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2004 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Oncology - General - Medical | Geriatrics - Medical | Biochemistry |
| Dewey: 618.976 |
| LCCN: 2004062575 |
| Series: Cancer Treatment and Research (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.34" W x 9.48" (1.28 lbs) 276 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |