Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer mortality in women over 65 years of age.
The diagnosis and management of cervical cancer in the older patient presents important challenges to the geriatrician and oncologist.
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Urinary incontinence is a significant problem in older women. Prevalence rates vary from 4.5–44% in healthy older women and increase to 22–90% in patients in long-term care facilities.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis was originally described by Charcot in 1874. Also known as motor neuron disease, ALS is among the most dire of the neurodegenerative diseases.
