Geriatric oncology is gaining increasing momentum as a subspecialty ensuring comprehensive care for older adults with cancer.
The COVID 19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on many medically compromised individuals including cancer patients.
Our immune system is designed to protect us not just from infections but also from cancer. In fact, the immune system has been recognized as one of the hallmarks of cancer with intense research worldwide.
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New ASCO paper in the Journal of Geriatric Oncology reflects on the impact of Arti Hurria, MD, in improving the treatment of older adults with cancer. The article is part of a special issue honoring her work in this area.
By Stuart Lichtman, MD (ASCO Post - August 25, 2019)
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