Geriatric oncology : treatment, assessment and management / editors Arti Hurria and Lodovico Balducci.
| Other author | Hurria, Arti. |
| Other author | Balducci, Lodovico. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Dordrecht ; New York : Springer Science + Business Media, ©2009. |
| Description | x, 346 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Aging and cancer, what oncologists need to know / Arti Hurria, Lodovico Balducci -- Assessing the older cancer patient / Melissa Cohen, David Reuben, Arash Naeim -- Cancer screening in older adults / Louise C. Walter -- Physiological consequences of aging / Bindu Kanapuru, William B. Ershler -- Assessment and impact of comorbidity in older adults with cancer / Athanasios Karampeasiz, Martine Extermann -- Geriatric syndromes defined and explained for oncology practice / Miriam B. Rodin -- Family caregivers / Betty R. Ferrell, Polly Mazanec -- Surgical management of the older patient with cancer / David M. Heimann, M. Margaret Kemeny -- Chemotherapy for the older adult with cancer / Supriya Mohile, Nail Nagovskiy, Lodovico Balducci -- Radiation therapy in geriatric oncology / Sarah E. Hoffe, Mark S. Russell -- Palliative care, special considerations for older adults with cancer / Genevieve N. Thompson, Harvey M. Chochinov. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2008943357 |
| ISBN | 9780387890692 |
| ISBN | 0387890696 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | QZ 200 G369 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |