The most common paranasal sinus cancers in seniors are **squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)**, **adenocarcinoma**, and less frequently, **lymphomas** and other rare malignancies such as olfactory neuroblastoma. Among these, squamous cell carcinoma is by far the predominant type, accounting for about…
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) are a type of tumor arising from the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. Treating these tumors in elderly patients is particularly challenging due to a combination of biological, clinical, and systemic factors that make management more…
Carcinoid tumors are a type of slow-growing neuroendocrine tumor that often develop in the digestive tract or lungs, and they can be particularly challenging to detect early in seniors because their symptoms tend to be subtle and easily mistaken for…
Breast cancer in women over 80 presents unique challenges and characteristics that differ from those in younger women, affecting diagnosis, treatment, and overall impact on health and quality of life. At this advanced age, breast cancer often behaves differently, and…
Hereditary cancers are those caused by inherited genetic mutations passed down from parents to their children, increasing the risk of developing certain types of cancer. In seniors, hereditary cancers remain a significant concern because these inherited mutations can manifest as…
Prostate cancer in elderly men is sometimes managed with watchful waiting because many prostate cancers grow very slowly and may not cause significant problems during the man’s remaining lifetime. In older men, especially those with other health issues or limited…
Malignant pleural effusion in older adults is a serious condition where abnormal fluid accumulates between the layers of tissue lining the lungs and chest cavity, often due to cancer spreading to the pleura. Recognizing the warning signs early is crucial…
Colorectal cancer (CRC) affects seniors differently than middle-aged adults in several important ways, including differences in incidence, symptom presentation, diagnosis, treatment options, comorbidities, and overall outcomes. These differences arise from biological, physiological, and social factors that change with age. First,…
Early oral tongue cancer in seniors often begins with subtle signs that can easily be overlooked but are important to recognize for timely diagnosis and treatment. The earliest indications typically include persistent sores or ulcers on the tongue that do…
Lung cancer survival rates tend to be lower in older adults for several interconnected reasons that involve biological, medical, and social factors. Understanding why this happens requires looking at how aging affects the body, how cancer behaves in older people,…