Principles of chemotherapy in older adults Book Section
| Author: | Lichtman, S. M. |
| Editor: | Extermann, M. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Principles of chemotherapy in older adults |
| Abstract: | The aging of the population and the resultant increase in older patients with cancer make the study of this vulnerable group an important focus of cancer care. Older patients are the largest consumer of pharmaceuticals and have the highest incidence of drug toxicity and adverse events. It is critical for clinicians to have adequate information regarding these therapeutic issues. This chapter will discuss some basics of pharmacology and aging and drug metabolism of specific agents. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. |
| Keywords: | chemotherapy; toxicity; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; polypharmacy; assessment |
| Book Title: | Geriatric Oncology |
| ISBN: | 978-3-319-57414-1 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Publication Place: | Cham, Switzerland |
| Date Published: | 2020-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 861 |
| End Page: | 880 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-3-319-57415-8_14 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 53 -- Export Date: 1 July 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
