Cultural and language barriers can make it hard for older Hispanic adults in the United States to get quality cancer care. Learn what conversations between patients, families, and health care providers can help ensure the best possible treatment and support. Read More >>
older adults
August 16, 2018 · Enrique Soto, MD, MSc
May 21, 2018 · Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff
ASCO has released guidelines about cancer care for older adults, and one of the main recommendations is for patients receiving chemotherapy to have a geriatric assessment. In this Cancer.Net podcast, 2 experts that helped create these guidelines discuss what a geriatric assessment is and what it means for older adults with cancer. Read More >>
March 27, 2018 · Rachel Freedman, MD, MPH
Mammograms are a very important part of follow-up care in women with breast cancer. But what about older women? How long should they continue to receive mammograms? Read More >>
August 16, 2017 · Erika E. Ramsdale, MD, and Andrew E. Chapman, DO, FACP
In this podcast from the ASCO Educational Book, Dr. Erika E. Ramsdale and Dr. Andrew E. Chapman talk about how to improve the quality and value of cancer care for older adults. Read More >>
February 28, 2017 · Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff
In this podcast from the ASCO Educational Book, Drs. Arti Hurria, Lee Jones, and Hyman Muss talk about how cancer and its treatment can accelerate the effects of aging. They also discuss what is being done to treat and possibly prevent these effects. Read More >>
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