title: The cancer aging interface: a research agenda.
abstract: There are substantial knowledge gaps in our understanding of the relationships between cancer and aging. These include areas of basic biology, societal aspects, and clinical aspects. Recommendations for research agendas in each of these areas are offered. In addition, the need for training investigators to work at this interface is addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University Medical Center, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. cohen015@mc.duke.edu
authors.forename: Harvey Jay
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D035843:Biomedical Research; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010358:Patient Participation; D018579:Patient Selection