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Ageing and Cancer: The Epigenetic Basis, Alternative Treatment, and Care

Ageing and Cancer: The Epigenetic Basis, Alternative Treatment, and Care

Srijan Goswami, Kongkoan Mahanta, Swagata Goswami, Trecy Jigdung, Trishna Priya Devi
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 30
ISBN13: 9781522534808|ISBN10: 1522534806|EISBN13: 9781522534815
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3480-8.ch012
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Goswami, Srijan, et al. "Ageing and Cancer: The Epigenetic Basis, Alternative Treatment, and Care." Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care, edited by Barre Vijaya Prasad and Shamsi Akbar, IGI Global, 2018, pp. 206-235. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3480-8.ch012

APA

Goswami, S., Mahanta, K., Goswami, S., Jigdung, T., & Devi, T. P. (2018). Ageing and Cancer: The Epigenetic Basis, Alternative Treatment, and Care. In B. Prasad & S. Akbar (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care (pp. 206-235). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3480-8.ch012

Chicago

Goswami, Srijan, et al. "Ageing and Cancer: The Epigenetic Basis, Alternative Treatment, and Care." In Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care, edited by Barre Vijaya Prasad and Shamsi Akbar, 206-235. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2018. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3480-8.ch012

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Abstract

This chapter describes how cancer is the disorder of immune system and is epigenetically controlled. As a person grows older the cells in their body become weaker. The defense system of the body and genetic repair mechanisms becomes more delicate. Loss of control in these protective mechanism leads to cancer. Thus, cancer and ageing are entwined in an intricate and abstruse relationship. This chapter explores the demographic changes, biological theories and clinical considerations that link cancer and ageing. It highlights the implications of these associations in the context of population and health system, with a focus on preventative strategies, research imperatives and delivery of cancer services. Furthermore, the chapter discusses how to best prepare the most junior of the medical profession to manage a growing number of senior cancer patients. Overall, it underscores how all elements in the relationship of cancer and ageing need to be considered and incorporated into a framework that facilitates a holistic approach to cancer control.

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