Biomarkers of aging and radiation therapy tailored to the elderly: future of the field.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2012
Abstract
An increasing proportion of cancer care will be delivered to elderly patients. There is a wide range of health status among the elderly, and "chronological age" may differ substantially from "biological age." Biomarkers of aging may be used to better determine a patient's biological age and would have potential clinical implications for the treatment of elderly patients with cancer. In this article, the authors review the current status of biomarkers related to aging and how these biomarkers may relate to treatment decisions for elderly patients with cancer. They also discuss potential implementation strategies for such biomarkers into future clinical trials.
Volume
22
Issue
4
First Page
334
Last Page
338
ISSN
1532-9461
Published In/Presented At
Mishra, M. V., Showalter, T. N., & Dicker, A. P. (2012). Biomarkers of aging and radiation therapy tailored to the elderly: future of the field. Seminars in radiation oncology, 22(4), 334–338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semradonc.2012.05.010
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
22985816
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article