The management of cancer in the elderly: targeted therapies in oncology

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Cancer is universally considered a disease of ageing. Today the management of elderly cancer patients poses many specific problems and it should be revisited in the light of the most recent advances in both diagnosis and treatment of human malignancies. In partic...

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Main Authors: Usset Antonella, Carruba Giuseppe, Agostara Biagio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/5/1/16