Geriatric Oncology
Description
As people grow older, the likelihood of getting a cancer diagnosis increases, but there is no one standard treatment for older patients. Beverly Barr Vaughan was diagnosed and treated for colon cancer at the age of 77. Follow this passionate discussion as Beverly and the experts delve into the issue of chronological age versus physiological age.
Runtime
27 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2014], c2012
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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