Evidence-Based Approach to the Treatment and Care of the Older Adult with Cancer

Get ahead of the curve and utilize the practical information supported by current research found in this valuable resource to care for older patients with cancer. Highlighting a new frontier in the field of oncology - the highly specialized and individually tailored care of the older adult - this text will provide oncology nurses and other healthcare professionals a detailed guide to a fast-growing population of patients with cancer. Topics include cancer and the aging population; research issues; physiology of aging; cancer screening; and more.Cope, Diane G. is the author of 'Evidence-Based Approach to the Treatment and Care of the Older Adult with Cancer' with ISBN 9781890504588 and ISBN 1890504580.