联姻：老年医学与肿瘤学

The marriage: geriatrics and oncology.

作者信息

Ferrell B R

机构信息

Department of Research and Education, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, Calif., USA.

出版信息

Geriatr Nurs. 1999 Sep-Oct;20(5):238-40.

PMID:10703348

Abstract

Cancer always has been a disease of greater incidence and morbidity in the elderly, and sociodemographic trends predict this fact to escalate in the decades ahead. Optimum care of older adults with cancer can be enhanced through the marriage of two disciplines that have matured in recent years: geriatrics and oncology. This article reviews issues of cancer care for the elderly, including the strengths and challenges of this special population, quality of life considerations, and future directions.

摘要

癌症一直是老年人中发病率和患病率较高的疾病，社会人口趋势预测，这一情况在未来几十年将加剧。近年来，老年医学和肿瘤学这两门学科已发展成熟，将二者结合起来，可以更好地为老年癌症患者提供最佳护理。本文综述了老年癌症护理的相关问题，包括这一特殊人群的优势与挑战、生活质量考量以及未来发展方向。