{"product_id":"9781118312483","title":"Cancer and Aging Handbook: Research and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary approach to cancer and aging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the majority of cancers occurring in individuals over the age of 65 against a backdrop of an expanding aging population, there is an urgent need to integrate the areas of clinical oncology and geriatric care. This timely work tackles these issues head-on, presenting a truly multidisciplinary and international perspective on cancer and aging from world-renowned experts in geriatrics, oncology, behavioral science, psychology, gerontology, and public health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike other books on geriatric oncology that focus mainly on treatment, \u003ci\u003eCancer and Aging Handbook: Research and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e examines all phases of the cancer care continuum, from prevention through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment to end-of-life care. Detailed clinical and research information helps guide readers on effective patient care as well as caregiver training, research, and intervention. Coverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEpidemiology of cancer in older adults, plus the unique physical, mental, and social issues involved\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies and guidelines for prevention, screening, and treatment of older individuals with cancer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe most common cancers in the elderly, including breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, and ovarian cancer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCancer survivorship in older adults as well as the all-critical issues of palliative care and pain management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmerging topics such as caregiver and family issues, different models of care, and cost considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn essential resource for clinicians and caregivers as well as researchers interested in this evolving field, \u003ci\u003eCancer and Aging Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eis also useful for public health professionals and policymakers who need to formulate services and allocate resources for the growing population of older cancer patients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078174032112,"sku":"9781118312483","price":142.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118312483_p0.jpg?v=1763693464","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118312483","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}