Genitourinary cancer in the elderly.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1990
Abstract
The subject of genitourinary cancer in the elderly becomes increasingly more important as our population of patients older than 50 years expands. Carcinoma of the kidney, bladder, and prostate all have an increasing incidence over the age of 50 and have a predilection for afflicting men more commonly than women. Etiologic factors, especially with bladder and kidney carcinomas, are well documented and in some cases preventable. Screening the urine for hematuria and careful digital rectal examinations may uncover a higher percentage of these malignancies in earlier, more curable stages. Recent advances in the treatment of all of these malignancies have improved survival and quality of life for these patients.
Volume
16
Issue
4
First Page
324
Last Page
328
ISSN
0272-6386
Published In/Presented At
Mulholland, S. G., & Stefanelli, J. L. (1990). Genitourinary cancer in the elderly. American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, 16(4), 324–328. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-6386(12)80011-4
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2220779
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article