Long-term Toxicity of Cancer Treatment in Older Patients

Clin Geriatr Med. 2016 Feb;32(1):63-80. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2015.08.005. Epub 2015 Oct 13.

Abstract

With earlier cancer diagnosis among older patients with cancer, the possibility of curing cancer increases. However, cancer treatment may have a long-lasting impact on older cancer survivors. It is vital to screen, diagnose, and properly manage the long-term toxicities of cancer treatment in order to maintain the quality of life of older cancer survivors.

Keywords: Cancer treatment; Frailty; Older cancer survivors; Quality of life; Toxicity.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Comorbidity
  • Frail Elderly
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / mortality
  • Neoplasms / psychology
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Nutrition Disorders / etiology
  • Polypharmacy
  • Primary Health Care
  • Quality of Life*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Social Support
  • Survival Analysis

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents