Trends in cancer in the elderly population in Denmark, 1980-2012.

Conclusion An increase in elderly cancer patients is expected over the coming 20 years due to an increasing elderly population. Healthcare providers need to focus on developing specific strategies for treatment of elderly cancer patients in the future.
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Source: Acta Oncologica - January 19, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ewertz M, Christensen K, Engholm G, Kejs AM, Lund L, Matzen LE, Pfeiffer P, Storm HH, Herrstedt J, Academy of Geriatric Cancer Research (AgeCare) Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research