Cancer Screening in Older Patients - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2016 - Although cancer is the second leading cause of death among persons 65 years and older, there is a paucity of clinical trial data about the effectiveness and harms of cancer screening in this population. Given the heterogeneous nature of the older population, cancer screening in these ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/0415/p659.html
Cancer Screening in the Older Patient - American Family Physician
Dec 15, 2008 - Although there are clear guidelines that advise at what age to begin screening for various cancers, there is less guidance concerning when it may be appropriate to stop screening. The decision to stop screening must take into account patients' age; overall health and life expectancy; ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1215/p1369.html
Cancer Screening in Older Patients: Life Expectancy, Prioritization, and Health ...
Dec 15, 2008 - Advertisement << Previous article Next article >> Dec 15, 2008 Issue Editorials Cancer Screening in Older Patients: Life Expectancy, Prioritization, and Health Literacy JOSEPH H. FLAHERTY, MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Veterans, Health Administration Geriatric...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/1215/p1336.html
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