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2. Geriatric oncology - Wikipedia

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   The major risk factor for cancer is age, and with the aging of the world population, a major epidemiologic challenge is before us. The goal of SIOG is to foster the development of health professionals in the field of geriatric oncology, in order to optimize treatment of older adults with cancer. SIOG promotes efforts in 3 strategic directions: 1.

3. A 'concerning' number of women 65 and older are dying from ...

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   Nearly one in five new cervical cancers diagnosed from 2009 to 2018 were in women 65 and older, according to a new UC Davis study.But what has experts concerned is that, according to the study ...

4. ‘Doctors Dismissed My Chronic Cough As Allergies. It Was ...

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   Jessica DeCristofaro was diagnosed with stage 4B Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a rare form of cancer, at 28 years old. Here, she shares her story and what doctors missed.

5. Woman, 33, shares 5 colon cancer symptoms she dismissed: 'I ...

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   Doctors don’t fully know all the reasons early-onset colon cancer is on the rise, but it's likely lifestyle and environmental factors play a role, says Dr. Daniel Chung, a gastroenterologist at ...

6. Geriatrics - Wikipedia

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   Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, [1] is a medical specialty focused on addressing the unique health needs of older adults [2] The term geriatrics originates from the Greek γέρων geron meaning "old man", and ιατρός iatros meaning "healer".

7. Medical specialty - Wikipedia

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   A medical specialty is a branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy.Examples include those branches of medicine that deal exclusively with children (), cancer (), laboratory medicine (), or primary care (family medicine).

8. Symptomatic treatment - Wikipedia

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   Symptomatic treatment, supportive care, supportive therapy, or palliative treatment is any medical therapy of a disease that only affects its symptoms, not the underlying cause. It is usually aimed at reducing the signs and symptoms for the comfort and well-being of the patient, but it also may be useful in reducing organic consequences and ...

9. What Doctors Want Those Over 65 to Know About Getting the ...

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   Older adults and people who are immunocompromised (including people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, people who are pregnant, those with cancer, and more groups) are now encouraged to get two ...