Research progress of treatments on colorectal cancer in elderly patients / 中华老年医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
;
(12): 1161-1165, 2017.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-657980
ABSTRACT
The patients aged ≥ 60 years account for 70% of Chinese population with colorectal cancer.However,with the increase of age,the treatment methods such as surgery,radiotherapy,chemotherapy become inappropriate and impeding factors for the self-care of the elderly.Several clinical trials show that only a part of the elderly,who are in good health condition,can get the clinical benefits from these therapies.Therefore,this review focused on the comprehensive treatments for elderly patients with colorectal cancer,then reached the best individualized treatment,so as to improve the survival and quality of life.
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
Year:
2017
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