Chronic inflammation of the colon, especially in seniors, can lead to colon cancer through a complex interplay of immune responses, cellular damage, and changes in the tissue environment that promote tumor development. This process unfolds over many years, often beginning…
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune defense. When someone has been treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, especially elderly patients, there is always a concern about the disease coming…
Seniors are more prone to developing second primary cancers due to a combination of biological, environmental, and treatment-related factors that accumulate and interact over time. As people age, their bodies undergo changes that increase vulnerability to new cancers, even after…
Cancer treatment can have a significant impact on bone health in older adults, often leading to weakened bones, increased risk of fractures, and complications related to osteoporosis. This happens because many cancer therapies, as well as the cancer itself, interfere…
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is a rare type of blood cancer that mainly affects older adults, typically those in their 70s or beyond. It develops slowly and has features of both myelodysplastic syndromes (which cause ineffective blood cell production) and…
Elderly patients are at higher risk of treatment-related complications due to a combination of physiological, medical, and social factors that uniquely affect their ability to tolerate and respond to medical interventions. As people age, their bodies undergo changes that reduce…
Breast density refers to the proportion of fibrous and glandular tissue compared to fatty tissue in a woman’s breasts. Women with dense breasts have more fibrous and glandular tissue, which appears white on a mammogram, making it harder to detect…
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…