title: Prevalence of cancer in older persons living at home and in institutions.
abstract: Even though the elderly have the greatest risk of developing and dying of cancer, screening for cancer occurs less often in older persons. Cancer screening is appropriate for nursing home residents with the cognitive ability to understand the screening method and its implications, who do not have comorbid illnesses that would preclude treatment, and who have at least a five-year life expectancy. Screening recommendations are provided for cancers of the breast, cervix, prostate, colon, skin, and mouth.
authors.affiliation: Section on Aging, Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0277, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Caranasos
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002423:Cause of Death; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D018577:Homebound Persons; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009735:Nursing Homes