Sarcomas in the elderly.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
Though rare, osteosarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas do occur in the geriatric population. When possible, surgical excision is the treatment of choice, with radiation therapy and chemotherapy having largely an adjuvant role. Classic Kaposi's sarcoma is a chronically progressive and ultimately fatal disease of the elderly which can be managed effectively with both radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Hertler, AA; Moore, JO
Published Date
- November 1987
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 3 / 4
Start / End Page
- 781 - 801
PubMed ID
- 3315168
Pubmed Central ID
- 3315168
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0749-0690
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States