Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that arises from smooth muscle cells, which are found in various parts of the body such as the uterus, blood vessels, and the walls of the digestive tract. In older…
Esophageal varices are swollen, enlarged veins in the lining of the esophagus, usually caused by increased pressure in the portal vein system—a condition known as portal hypertension. This often results from liver diseases such as cirrhosis. While esophageal varices themselves…
Pituitary tumors in older adults often develop slowly and can be challenging to detect early because their symptoms may be subtle or mistaken for normal aging. The pituitary gland, a small but crucial gland located at the base of the…
Smoking has a profound impact on lung cancer treatment outcomes in elderly patients, influencing both the effectiveness of therapies and overall survival. In older adults diagnosed with lung cancer, continued smoking tends to worsen prognosis by interfering with treatment mechanisms,…
The most common cancers linked to HPV (human papillomavirus) in seniors primarily include cervical, oropharyngeal (mouth and throat), anal, vulvar, vaginal, and penile cancers. HPV is a virus that infects skin and mucous membranes, and while many infections clear on…
Lymphoma relapse occurs more frequently in elderly patients due to a combination of biological, physiological, and treatment-related factors that uniquely affect this age group. As people age, their immune system naturally weakens—a process called immunosenescence—which reduces the body’s ability to…
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare but serious cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, known as the pleura. It typically develops many years—often 30 to 60 years—after exposure to asbestos, a mineral once widely used in construction and manufacturing.…
Obesity increases cancer risk in elderly patients through a complex interplay of biological and physiological mechanisms that create an environment conducive to cancer development and progression. As people age, the effects of excess body fat become more pronounced due to…
Bone marrow cancers in seniors, such as multiple myeloma, leukemia, and certain lymphomas, often develop gradually and can be challenging to detect early because their symptoms may resemble common age-related issues or other illnesses. Recognizing the warning signs is crucial…
Secondary cancers, also known as second primary cancers, become more common after age 70 due to a combination of biological aging processes, accumulated exposures to cancer-causing factors over time, and the long-term effects of cancer treatments received earlier in life.…