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Prise en charge des cancers colorectaux du sujet âgé: actualités

Treatment of colorectal cancer in elderly patients

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The care of colorectal cancer in elderly is a growing topic. Significant improvement has been realized in the care available for these patients. A lot of studies are still needed to better define accurate treatment for these patients.

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La prise en charge des cancers colorectaux des patients âgés est un domaine d’actualité. Des progrès importants ont été réalisés dans l’accès aux soins de ces patients. De nombreux travaux restent à réaliser en ce qui concerne le choix des traitements et la sélection des patients devant en bénéficier.

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Aparicio, T. Prise en charge des cancers colorectaux du sujet âgé: actualités. Oncologie 12, 609–614 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10269-010-1944-1

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