Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology

Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology edited by Lodovico Balducci, Martine Extermann.

Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology highlights research issues that are specific to geriatric oncology in the field of carcinogenesis and cancer prevention and treatment, based on the biologic interactions of cancer and age. It illustrates the benefit of the principles of geriatrics in the manage...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Balducci, Lodovico (Editor), Extermann, Martine (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2005.
Edition:1st ed. 2005.
Series:Cancer Treatment and Research, 124
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Oncology  .
Medical biochemistry.
Primary care (Medicine).
Geriatrics.
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Summary:Biological Basis of Geriatric Oncology highlights research issues that are specific to geriatric oncology in the field of carcinogenesis and cancer prevention and treatment, based on the biologic interactions of cancer and age. It illustrates the benefit of the principles of geriatrics in the management of cancer in the older individual. This volume provides a frame of reference for practicioners of any specialties involved in the management of older patients and for oncologists involved in the management of cancer of older individuals. It is a source for basic and clinical scientists exploring the interactions and emerging information of cancer and aging.
Physical Description:IX, 258 p. online resource.
ISBN:9780387239620
ISSN:0927-3042 ;
DOI:10.1007/b104030

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