Abstract
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Presentation and diagnosis—special considerations in elderly patients
Management of breast cancer
Management of early breast cancer
Treatment of advanced breast cancer
Supportive care during breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer therapeutics in an elderly patient
Conclusion
Key points
References
Introduction
Presentation and diagnosis—special considerations in elderly patients
Management of breast cancer
Management of early breast cancer
Treatment of advanced breast cancer
Supportive care during breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer therapeutics in an elderly patient
Conclusion
Key points
References
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Prescribing for Elderly Patients |
Editors | Stephen Jackson, Paul Jansen, Arduino Mangoni |
Publisher | Wiley |
Chapter | 35 |
Pages | 381-390 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780470017975 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470024287 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Apr 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- breast cancer
- Adjuvant systematic therapy
- supportive care
- elderly patients