Challenges in Geriatric Oncology—A Surgeon’s Perspective
As our global population ages, we will see more cancer diagnoses in older adults. Surgery is an important treatment modality for solid tumours, forming the majority of all cancers. However, the management of older adults with cancer can be more complex compared to their younger counterparts. This na...
Main Authors: | Ruth Parks, Kwok-Leung Cheung |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Current Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/29/2/58 |
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