Elderly oesophageal cancer patients often receive suboptimal therapy due to perceived risks
Elderly patients (70 years and over) with locally advanced oesophageal (E) and oesophagogastric junction (EGJ)…
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Patients aged 85 years and older generally fare well after colectomy
As people are living longer, more elderly patients are being diagnosed with age-related colon cancer,…
New leukaemia drug is more effective and easier to use
A landmark study co-authored by a Loyola Medicine oncologist has found that a newer targeted…
Why older people respond poorly to cancer treatment
It’s called the Silver Tsunami — the increased incidence of cancer with ageing, combined with…
Research suggests common blood cancer could be prevented before it develops
Researchers from the University of Birmingham and hospitals across the West Midlands have revealed how…