Common cancers among the aging population: What NPs need to know Review


Authors: McMillan, S.; Kim, S. J.; Yulico, H.; Li, R.; Allison, M.; Bascombe, D.; Lin, X.; Grodzicki, B. K.
Review Title: Common cancers among the aging population: What NPs need to know
Abstract: The incidence rates for cancer increase from fewer than 25 cases per 100,000 people among those younger than age 20 years to about 350 per 100,000 among those ages 45 to 49 years and to more than 1,000 per 100,000 among those age 60 years and older. This article explores current screening guidelines for the most common cancers in the US among older adults - breast, lung and bronchus, colorectal, and prostate, with a focus on older adults. Other oncologic-focused special considerations for older adults are also addressed.
Keywords: cancer screening; oncology; clinical-practice; older adults; gerontology
Journal Title: Nurse Practitioner
Volume: 50
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0361-1817
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2025-06-01
Start Page: 39
End Page: 47
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:001496629300002
DOI: 10.1097/01.Npr.0000000000000321
PROVIDER: wos
PUBMED: 40420349
Notes: Article -- Source: Wos
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  2. Soo Jung   Kim
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  3. Xin Lin
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  4. Richard Li
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