Diagnosis & Disease Information

Should Age Be a Barrier to Clinical Trial Participation for Older Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma?

August 30, 2019

A retrospective study compared older patients with mRCC with younger ones to determine if age and potential comorbidities is a barrier to clinical trial participation.

General Oncology

Cancer Might Drive Physical and Mental Health Issues in Aging Patients

Megan Garlapow, PhD

May 18, 2016

Cancer increases the risk for some health issues beyond the normal risks that accompany aging. This increased risk could be due to decreased physical activity and increased stress associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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