Older adults with cancer can feel overwhelmed by the health care system. Here are some tips to help you or your caregiver navigate cancer treatment.

Cancer affects many people as they grow older, so it’s important to have scientific research that focuses on older adults. Dr. Stuart Lichtman discusses why studies haven’t focused on older adults in the past and what is being done to change that.

Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki, MD, PhD, discusses the special considerations that affect older adults who need surgery for cancer and provides tips on preparing for surgery.

Heidi Klepin, MD, MS, Miriam Rodin, MD, PhD, and Arti Hurria, MD, discuss geriatric oncology and the different principles used to better care for older adults with cancer.