Cancer

New findings from University of Connecticut describe advances in cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, July 1st, 2008

Investigators publish new data in the report 'A gerontologic perspective on cancer and aging.' According to recent research from the United States, "Most people diagnosed with cancer are aged >65 years, and many diagnosed younger live to become older survivors. Geriatric oncology is becoming recognized as a specialty area within oncology."

"It focuses specifically on the functional impacts of the interplay of aging and cancer, including the role of comorbidities. Nevertheless, to the authors' knowledge, little attention has been given to cancer from a gerontologic and lifespan perspective, especially quality of life and psychologic impact. Research has shown that the...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-07-01)

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