Affiliation:
1. Center for Cancer Registries, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract
Abstract
Older patients tend to have comorbidities and physiological decline, which require adaptation in terms of standard treatment. Therefore, the care of older patients poses a unique challenge for healthcare providers. Their standard care is relatively less established than for younger patients because older patients are often excluded from clinical trials, resulting in limited representation. This review, using various data sources, such as cancer registries and national statistics, aims to describe the nationwide status of older patients in Japan and the care provided to them. Incidence statistics have revealed that each age group’s most common types of cancers are different. Relevant data have also shown that older patients are more likely to be left without treatment compared with their younger counterparts, although the extent of such differences tends to depend on the cancer type. A survey of the general population has shown that older patients are more likely to be treated for common diseases; however, they are found to have undetected diseases when screened for the common diseases. Individuals’ life expectancies may vary depending on their physical conditions. The social lives of older persons, which often revolve around their jobs and family structures, vary widely. Thus, clinicians and caregivers should consider the background information of older patients in order to accommodate their special needs.
Funder
Research and Development Fund of National Cancer Center, Japan
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Cancer Research,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Oncology,General Medicine
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