Problem Solving in Older Cancer Patients

This evidence-based guidebook assists the physician in managing the older cancer patient, implementing the appropriate treatment strategy taking account of comorbidities, frailty, and patient choice.

Each clinical case includes a concise discussion on patient presentation and of scenarios underpinning issues experienced by older patients followed by a clear appraisal of how the latest clinical research impacts on patient management. This large cohort of patients requires both innovative care and individual attention, and this carefully crafted book shares the experience of an expert multidisciplinary team in the interest of patient-centered care.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Clinical Publishing

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Ring, Alistair; Mansi, Janine; Harari, Danielle; and others

ISBN:

978-1-84-692110-0

Specialty:

• Geriatrics & Gerontology
• Internal Medicine
• Oncology

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

272

Publication Year:

2015