Because cancer in the older adult may be present in combination  with other chronic conditions, including dementia and frailty, multidisciplinary care is especially important.  This book provides nurses with essential information on the care and treatment of the older adult with cancer, including:   An overview of cancer in the older adult, and barriers to treatment   Prevention and screening of cancer in the older adult  How to perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment, as a method for planning multidisciplinary care  Practical applications of qualiy of life assessment and decision   analysis   Special considerations in radiation therapy and chemotherapy with  the older adult   Social and caregiver issues  This book reflects lessons learned from a nurse-physician team who planned and implemented the Senior Adult Oncology Program  at the.Moffit Cancer Center and Research Institute in Florida.    For further information on Dr. Balducci, please Click Here.

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