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Is it true elderly people can live longer with cancer ?
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Overgeneralization: In general, some cancers tend to be less aggressive in the elderly. On the other hand, the presence of chronic diseases will affect treatment. Most importantly, by looking at one's cancer stage and the unique molecular features of a cancer, we can provide the best information about prognosis.
Answered 5/26/2014
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No: It depends on several factors: what type of cancer, sites of disease, the health of the patient, and symptoms of the cancer. Hope this helps.
Answered 12/31/2016
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