The prevention and treatment of cancer in older patients requires an individualized approach, as age causes unpredictable results from patient to patient. Completely revised and updated, this second edition of a bestseller enables clinicians to choose the best possible cancer care. Highlighting emerging issues in geriatric oncology, it helps physicians promote cancer prevention and exhaustively reviews the biology of cancer and aging, epidemiologic trends, and clinical trials. New chapters contain material on topics such as assessment, fragility, symptom management, and emergencies, and studies of the effectiveness of training programs in geriatric oncology.