Overprotective caregivers of elderly cancer patients: a case report.
The essential role of the caregiver in the management of elderly cancer patients is still poorly documented. This case report concerns a woman with metastatic lung carcinoma who was sincerely informed and successfully treated with chemotherapy and gefitinib only after gaining the trust of her overprotective daughter. Devoting time to the relatives represents a key element to create a communicative and efficient relationship with older cancer patients.
Basso
Umberto
U
Department of Medical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera, Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padua, Italy. u.basso@tin.it
Brunello
Antonella
A
Magro
Cristina
C
Favaretto
Adolfo
A
Monfardini
Silvio
S
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000368:Aged; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000556:secondary*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D017028:Caregivers; D016371:Cranial Irradiation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D017008:Negotiating; D016609:Neoplasms, Second Primary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011379:Prognosis