CANCER AND AGING RESEARCH FROM DIAGNOSIS TO SURVIVORSHIP
2024

Cancer and Aging Research from Diagnosis to Survivorship

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Author Information

Author(s): Halpin Sean, Carrion, Chidebe, Krok-Schoen

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Conclusion

The symposium highlights various methodological approaches to understanding the cancer journey in older patients.

Supporting Evidence

  • Researchers are using different methods to study how older patients experience cancer.
  • Discussions include the treatment experiences of immigrant Latinas and the impact of peer support groups.

Takeaway

This study looks at how older people deal with cancer and the different ways researchers study their experiences.

Methodology

The symposium includes discussions on discursive psychology, treatment experiences, interpretive phenomenological analysis, and cross-sectional data.

Participant Demographics

Older patients with various cancer types, including immigrant Latinas and Nigerian women.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0991

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