Cancer and Aging Handbook

<p><b>A state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary approach to cancer and aging</b></p> <p>With the majority of cancers occurring in individuals over the age of 65 against a backdrop of an expanding aging population, there is an urgent need to integrate the areas of clinical oncology and geriatric care. This timely work tackles these issues head-on, presenting a truly multidisciplinary and international perspective on cancer and aging from world-renowned experts in geriatrics, oncology, behavioral science, psychology, gerontology, and public health.</p> <p>Unlike other books on geriatric oncology that focus mainly on treatment, <i>Cancer and Aging Handbook: Research and Practice</i> examines all phases of the cancer care continuum, from prevention through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment to end-of-life care. Detailed clinical and research information helps guide readers on effective patient care as well as caregiver training, research, and intervention. Coverage includes:</p> <ul> <li>Epidemiology of cancer in older adults, plus the unique physical, mental, and social issues involved</li> <li>Strategies and guidelines for prevention, screening, and treatment of older individuals with cancer</li> <li>The most common cancers in the elderly, including breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, and ovarian cancer</li> <li>Cancer survivorship in older adults as well as the all-critical issues of palliative care and pain management</li> <li>Emerging topics such as caregiver and family issues, different models of care, and cost considerations</li> </ul> <p>An essential resource for clinicians and caregivers as well as researchers interested in this evolving field, <i>Cancer and Aging Handbook </i>is also useful for public health professionals and policymakers who need to formulate services and allocate resources for the growing population of older cancer patients.</p>