Breast cancer management in the elderly.
Clin Transl Oncol
; 16(4): 351-61, 2014 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24085574
ABSTRACT
The increase in life expectancy in the western world means that we are faced with patients diagnosed with breast cancer in old age with increasing frequency. The management of these cases is a challenge for the oncologist, who must take into account the conditions associated with advanced age and the lack of trials in this population. In this review, we addressed the incorporation of geriatric assessment methods that may be useful in making decisions, the particular biological characteristics of breast cancer in elderly patients and their treatment in both localized and advanced disease. Finally, we collected recommendations based on scientific evidence regarding the monitoring and life-style after finishing treatment.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Mama
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Avaliação Geriátrica
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article