کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
5699491 1410418 2009 9 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Palliative Care in the Elderly Breast Cancer Patient
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی تومور شناسی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Palliative Care in the Elderly Breast Cancer Patient
چکیده انگلیسی
Breast cancer is most common in the elderly and their needs are distinctly different from their younger counterparts. Although tumoricidal treatment may be given, a palliative approach to disease management will probably occur. Palliative and supportive care is an integral component of the management of the elderly breast cancer patient. Common problems include pain, cognitive impairment, depression, lymphoedema and ulcerating disease. End of life care and dignity therapy are also of great importance. Elderly patients with breast cancer are a unique cohort whose nuances with regard to palliative care issues rightly deserve special consideration. The main issues affecting the elderly breast cancer patient are discussed within this overview.
ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Clinical Oncology - Volume 21, Issue 2, March 2009, Pages 131-139
نویسندگان
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