The incidence of cancer in senior patients has been increasing worldwide. This book reflects the state of the art in the management of senior adults with cancer. The contributors discuss epidemiology, evaluation, surgical and radiotherapy treatment, hormonal and cytotoxic treatment, and specific cancers such as lung, breast, colorectal, prostate, b

The incidence of cancer in senior patients has been increasing worldwide. This book reflects the state of the art in the management of senior adults with cancer. The contributors discuss epidemiology, evaluation, surgical and radiotherapy treatment, hormonal and cytotoxic treatment, and specific cancers such as lung, breast, colorectal, prostate, b

This handbook provides a state-of-the-art overview for medical and geriatric oncologists and will help them care for the older patient in the most effective way.

Young medical oncologists, who may often find themselves faced by major complications caused by cancer or by cancer treatment, will welcome this handbook as a highly useful tool to develop their knowledge and skills in the area. Initiated by the European Society for Medical Oncology’s (ESMO) Young Medical Oncologists Working Group, this succinct text has been written by a distinguished team of young medical oncologists and senior figures in the field, and is designed to provide oncologists with a secure practical grounding in the correct courses of action to follow in an emergency. The key topics covered include: * cardiovascular complications * neurological complications * renal and urologic complications * metabolic complications * respiratory complications * gastro-intestinal complications * hematologic complications * cancer pain.

This practical manual in the care of older cancer patients won best oncology book in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2016, and is an essential tool created as a joint project of the Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP) and the British Geriatric Society (BGS). Written by 134 contributors who are all experts in their fields, it offers an overview of the latest developments, with 32 real life case studies. It is a valuable learning and reference resource for doctors, nurses, trainees and other professionals managing cancer in older patients. This evidence-based guidebook will assist the physician in managing the older cancer patient when 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-centred care. It is essential reading for specialists in oncology, specialists in geriatric care, general physicians, doctors in training, oncology nurses, healthcare managers and administrators.

This book is intended as a comprehensive resource for clinicians and researchers seeking in-depth information on geriatric oncology. The coverage encompasses epidemiology, the biology and (patho)physiology of aging and cancer, geriatric assessment and management, hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, issues in patient care, and research methods. Since cancer is a disease of aging and people are living longer, most cancer patients are now aged 70 and older. Yet the more we age, the more diverse we become in terms of our health, biologic fitness, and cancer behavior. Typically, however, general oncology clinical trials address only a selected healthier and younger population of patients. Geriatric oncology is the area of oncology that addresses these issues but while a wealth of knowledge has been accumulated, information is often difficult to retrieve or insufficiently detailed. The SpringerReference program, in which this book is published, offers an ideal format for overcoming these limitations since it combines thorough coverage with access to living editions constantly updated chapter by chapter via a dynamic peer-review process, ensuring that information remains current and pertinent.

This textbook provides a practically applicable resource for understanding the surgical oncology management of pancreatic cancer. It discusses relevant aspects of anatomy and pathophysiology along with the latest diagnostic techniques. Insightful descriptions are then provided detailing how to perform critical surgical procedures when treating these patients. Relevant perioperative management strategies and emerging themes in cancer biology critical to understanding and treating the disease are also described. The need for cross-discipline collaboration to facilitate and enhance innovation within the discipline is reinforced throughout the text. Each chapter presents the relevant current clinical standards along with areas of controversy in both research and clinical practice within “pearls and pitfalls” sections. Textbook of Pancreatic Cancer: Principles and Practice of Surgical Oncology is a detailed work covering the basic material important to trainees as well as advanced curriculum for established specialists in the field from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Therefore, it is crucial resource for all practicing and trainee professionals who encounter these patients in their day-to-day clinical practice.