[Examination of Breast Cancer in the Super-Elderly Individuals(85 Years Old and Above)at Our Hospital].

ABSTRACT

The rate of aging in Japan has currently exceeded 28.1%. Moreover, it is expected that the rate of aging will continue to increase in the future. Under these circumstances, the opportunities to treat breast cancer in the super-elderly individuals are elevating. Here, we summarized and examined the cases who were 85 years or above in age and diagnosed with breast cancer at our hospital during the last 10 years. There were 29 cases(30 breasts), who were all female, with an average age of 89.6 years. Dementia coexisted in 17 cases, and an enlarged mass was the trigger for the discovery in most cases. For breast cancer in super-elderly females, it is necessary to treat it in the right proportion. Moreover, it is considered that the treatment policy should be decided considering the presence or absence of dementia and comorbidities. Also, the treatment regime should be decided upon full consultation with the surroundings, such as family members and long-term care facilities.