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Older age--not a barrier to cancer treatment.
- Source :
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New England Journal of Medicine . 10/11/2001, Vol. 345 Issue 15, p1128-1129. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- The article offers the author's views on cancer treatment for older people. He points out the need to overcome the bias against offering potentially beneficial chemotherapy to older patients, encouraging leaders in the fields of gerontology and oncology to educate physicians and the public about the appropriate use of the therapy in such patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 345
- Issue :
- 15
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24915177
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM200110113451512