Cancer and Chronic Conditions Addressing the Problem of Multimorbidity in Cancer Patients and Survivors

This book addresses the growing problem of multimorbidity in cancer patients and survivors with the focus on how to best integrate the effective cancer care with the care of multiple chronic conditions. As cancer is more prevalent in older individuals, many patients with cancer also suffer from othe...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Koczwara, Bogda (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • What is comorbidity?
  • How do we measure comorbidity?
  • Cancer, chronic conditions and social disadvantage - the perfect storm
  • Impact of comorbidity on cancer screening and diagnosis
  • Impact of comorbidity on treatment decision making and outcomes
  • Impact of cancer and chronic conditions on caregivers and family members
  • Prevention of chronic conditions and cancer
  • Chronic condition management models for cancer care and survivorship
  • The management of poly pharmacy in people with cancer and chronic conditions
  • Breaking the silos: Integrated care for cancer and chronic conditions
  • Advocacy in cancer and chronic conditions
  • Research
  • Chronic conditions in survivors of child, adolescent, and young adult cancers
  • Chronic conditions and cancer in the elderly
  • Chronic conditions at the end of life