title: Care of the Elderly Patient on Oral Oncolytics for Advanced Disease.
abstract: Oral oncolytics are now a common component of cancer care for older individuals with advanced cancer when a new treatment regimen is needed. Many of the solid tumors in elderly patients may respond to the oral oncolytics, however not without side effects and challenges to maintain adherence. This article describes some of the important areas to be considered when oral oncolytics are prescribed for elderly patients. A general overview of important intervention areas of focus is included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, 135 East Fee Hall, East Lansing, Michigan 48824.
authors.forename: Charles W
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Given
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Michigan State University, C383 Bott Building, East Lansing, Michigan 48824.
authors.forename: Barbara A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Given
keywords: Geriatrics; cancer patient; medications; oral oncolytics