Contributors ix
Introduction: How to Use This Book to Your Benefit xi
Chapter 1 An Overview of Cancer in the Elderly Gary R. Shapiro 1
Chapter 2 First Steps-I've Been Diagnosed with Cancer Catherine Klein 9
Chapter 3 Decision Making: Seven Practical Steps Gary R. Shapiro 33
Chapter 4 Cancer Treatment in the Elderly Mya S. Thein Ilene S. Browner Gary R. Shapiro 41
Chapter 5 Biology of Aging and Cancer Treatment Madelaine Binner 59
Chapter 6 Cancer Survivorship Ilene S. Browner 73
Chapter 7 Palliative and Comfort Care Grace A. Cordts 83
Chapter 8 The Value of Planning Ahead Leslie Piet 103
Chapter 9 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Richard D. Zorowitz 117
Chapter 10 Pharmacy: Chemotherapy, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions Bryna Delman Ewachiw 129
Chapter 11 Nutrition in the Geriatric Oncology Patient Swetha Manohar 141
Chapter 12 Trusted Resources-Finding Additional Information About Cancer and its Treatment in Older Adults 155
Information About Johns Hopkins 159
Further Reading 161
Glossary 163
Index 173