Older adults with advanced breast cancer need personalized treatment plans considering fitness, preferences, and potential limitations for optimal outcomes and quality of life. Older adults living ...

Treatment was well tolerated, with no treatment-related grade 4 CRS or neurologic adverse events reported. 103 The favorable safety profile of the subcutaneous formulation, and the improved efficacy ...

Treatment of DLBCL amid comorbidities in elderly patients is highlighted. Leo Gordon, MD: The median age of this disease is in the 60s, then we see people aged 85 and 90 years old that may not be able ...

Osteoporosis treatment was associated with lower mortality and hospitalization rates among people older than 80 who had suffered fractures, according to a study presented at the Endocrine Society’s ...

Older adults with stage 4 cancer often prioritize quality of life and independence over survival time. Effective communication between patients and providers should focus on understanding patient ...

An analysis of more than 250,000 older adults diagnosed with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer showed only about half ...

CHICAGO — Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remains challenging to treat in older adult patients due to biological factors and poor treatment tolerance. But a variety of treatment approaches beyond ...

A major analysis of over 250,000 older adults with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer found that fewer than half received systemic treatment, despite advances in targeted and immunotherapies. The ...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors show reduced efficacy and increased toxicity in melanoma patients aged 75 and older compared to younger patients. Older patients experienced higher rates of skin and ...

Acupuncture needling is a safe and effective treatment option for older adults with chronic lower back pain, according to a September study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association ...

Although depression is common among many elderly individuals (especially those with dementia), it is not a natural aspect of aging and should not be accepted as a given. By addressing elderly ...

Over the past six years, I have rather unexpectedly found myself in the role of medical advocate for elderly friends. It’s actually a role for which I have been accidentally ...