Communication and Coordination

Sep 30, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Communication and Coordination

Coordination of care between oncologists and geriatricians is essential in the care of patients with cancer. Geriatric patients with cancer often have multiple complex comorbidities, making their oncology care more…

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Palliative Care, Hospice and End of Life

Sep 30, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Palliative Care, Hospice and End of Life

Cancer is a feared diagnosis at any age and, for the older patient, it can present a greater challenge and options for cure may be more limited. Traditional cancer care…

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Caregiver Burden

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A cancer diagnosis is often acute in onset and sparks an abrupt need for diagnostic and treatment decisions for the patient and family. Family members find that the patient’s cancer…

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Surveillance

Sep 30, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Surveillance

As defined by the Institute of Medicine, surveillance in the context of the treatment of cancer survivors encompasses three elements: surveillance for cancer recurrence, surveillance for second cancers, and surveillance…

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