| Management of Hematological Cancer in Older People 2015 Edition Contributor(s): Wedding, Ulrich (Editor), Audisio, Riccardo A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1447128362 ISBN-13: 9781447128366 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Geriatrics - Medical | Hematology - Medical | Oncology - General |
| Dewey: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.46 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The risk of cancer increases with age, and the number of older adults seeking treatment is increasing dramatically in line with the aging population. The care of older patients differs from that of younger adults because of differences in the biology of the tumor, age-related differences in host physiology, co-morbidity burden and psychosocial issues, which might impact the efficacy and side effects of cancer therapy. This book focuses on the management of hematological cancer and provides guidance on the management issues specific to older patients, spanning background and epidemiology, special considerations in the management of older people, therapeutics and psychosocial considerations. |
