Psychosocial aspects of cancer in the elderly Journal Article
| Authors: | Holland, J. C.; Massie, M. J. |
| Article Title: | Psychosocial aspects of cancer in the elderly |
| Abstract: | Patients often present for evaluation of a suspicious cancer symptom after a delay. They appear to tolerate cancer treatment as well as younger patients, and, in studies comparing them on psychosocial parameters of adaptation, they appear to adjust better than younger patients. Attention ot pre-existing social problems or psychiatric disorder (eg, alcoholism or depression) is necessary when physicians start treatment for cancer. Elderly patients have a greater tendency to develop delirium; cautious use of psychotropic medication is indicated. Management of the older patient during active treatment, palliative and terminal care, and when a remission is accomplished is both challenging and rewarding. |
| Keywords: | aged; delirium; psychology; psychological aspect; diagnosis; short survey; cancer; human; compliance (physical) |
| Journal Title: | Clinics in Geriatric Medicine |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0749-0690 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1987-08-01 |
| Start Page: | 533 |
| End Page: | 539 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0749-0690(18)30799-7 |
| PUBMED: | 2443230 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 5 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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