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(Basic and Clinical Oncology. Vol. 23.) Edited by Carrie P. Hunter, Karen A. Johnson, and Hyman B. Muss. 606 pp., illustrated. New York, Marcel Dekker, 2000. $195. ISBN 0-8247-0278-6.

The treatment of cancer in older people is an increasingly common problem that is widely acknowledged but poorly understood. The benefits of treatment are smaller for older patients than for younger ones because of the shorter life expectancy of the former. Moreover, the therapeutic risks are increased in elderly patients because of a reduction in the functional reserve of multiple organ systems and the high prevalence of coexisting conditions. Since aging is highly individualized and the older population is diverse, perhaps the main challenge in managing cancer in older patients is to identify those who may benefit and those who . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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