"Oncology and Cancer Medicine: Understanding the Complexities in Older Patients"

Abstract

Oncology, the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer, presents unique challenges when it comes to caring for older patients (Komatsu [1]). As the global population continues to age (Horta Reis da Silva [2-6]), the incidence of cancer among older adults is expected to rise significantly (Pilleron, et al. [1,7]).