Skin cancer in the elderly

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Clin. Geriatr. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5672293

Pollack, S V

Skin cancer is a major concern in geriatric populations. Cumulative exposure to carcinogens and age-related factors both contribute to the high prevalence of cutaneous malignancy in the elderly. Although mortality rates from skin cancer are relatively low, morbidity can be significant, particularly if lesions are neglected. Physicians can have a major impact on the course of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma by nurturing a high index of suspicion for malignancy when unexplained cutaneous lesions are encountered. 56 references.

• Research Organization: Duke Univ. School of Medicine, Durham, NC
• OSTI ID: 5672293
• Journal Information: Clin. Geriatr. Med.; (United States), Vol. 3:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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