Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, elders are more likely to have cancer. The most common types of cancer are listed below. Click on them to take you to more information.
- Prostate cancer - one out of every seven men
- Breast cancer - one out of every fourteen women
- Lung cancer - one out of twenty men and women
- Colon cancer - one out of twenty one men and women
- Bladder cancer - one out of thirty men
Cancer Treatments & Therapies
Cancers grow so early detection and treatment is best. It isn't always possible to discover a cancer. There can be no symptoms or symptoms that are mistaken for something else.
Once cancer has been diagnosed, your doctor will want you to begin treatment. This is a frightening time but it is important for you to pay attention and understand your choices.
The American Cancer Society has information about cancer treatment options that is easy to read and understand. >>More
Support Group Resource
The American Cancer Society is also an excellent resource to find a support group near you or on line. Support groups can truly help. Give one a try. >>More
Caregiving and Receiving Care
It isn't easy to be a caregiver. If you are the one who must accept the care, being a caretaker isn't easy either. ElderThink has devoted a whole section to caregiving and caretaking. >>More
