Chemotherapy in the elderly

Chemotherapy in the elderly is a common treatment option for cancer. An older person diagnosed with cancer and receiving chemotherapy treatment worries about many issues: what are the side effects? How will he will function day-to-day? How will basic needs be managed during the treatment? Managing chemo among elderly people presents unique challenges and obstacles, which an elderly person and their caregiver can overcome with the right information and resources.

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