Mulholland S G, Stefanelli J L
Department of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Am J Kidney Dis. 1990 Oct;16(4):324-8. doi: 10.1016/s0272-6386(12)80011-4.
The subject of genitourinary cancer in the elderly becomes increasingly more important as our population of patients older than 50 years expands. Carcinoma of the kidney, bladder, and prostate all have an increasing incidence over the age of 50 and have a predilection for afflicting men more commonly than women. Etiologic factors, especially with bladder and kidney carcinomas, are well documented and in some cases preventable. Screening the urine for hematuria and careful digital rectal examinations may uncover a higher percentage of these malignancies in earlier, more curable stages. Recent advances in the treatment of all of these malignancies have improved survival and quality of life for these patients.
随着50岁以上患者群体的扩大，老年泌尿生殖系统癌症这一主题变得越来越重要。肾癌、膀胱癌和前列腺癌在50岁以上人群中的发病率均呈上升趋势，且男性比女性更易患这些疾病。病因学因素，尤其是膀胱癌和肾癌的病因，已有充分记录，在某些情况下是可以预防的。通过尿液潜血筛查和仔细的直肠指检，可能会在更早、更易治愈的阶段发现更高比例的这些恶性肿瘤。所有这些恶性肿瘤治疗方面的最新进展都提高了这些患者的生存率和生活质量。
