Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in the Elderly

Author:

Balducci Lodovico1,Ballester Oscar F.2

Affiliation:

1. Departments of Geriatric Oncology

2. Bone Marrow Transplantation, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Fla.

Abstract

Background The incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the elderly continues to increase. There has been a tendency among some treating physicians to minimize appropriate workup and treatment, which may produce a negative effect on outcomes. Methods Several characteristics of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in the elderly are reviewed, including classification and staging, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment strategies. Results The Working Formulation remains the principal classification used. In older and younger individuals, the prevalence of histologic subtypes and the stage at presentation are similar. Regardless of the regimen chosen, doxorubicin or mitoxantrone should be included if optimal responses are to be obtained. New purine analogs extend the therapeutic armamentarium. Conclusions Advanced age and comorbidities can impair the capability for treatments to control non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. To enhance results, more studies that focus on the elderly are needed on drug combinations and the newer purine analogs.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Oncology,Hematology,General Medicine

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