Dementia and cancer: a review of the literature and current practice

Solomons, L., Solomons, J. and Gosney, M. (2013) Dementia and cancer: a review of the literature and current practice. Aging Health, 9 (3). pp. 307-319. ISSN 1745-509X doi: 10.2217/ahe.13.27

Abstract/Summary

Age is a risk factor for dementia, and also for most cancers. Surprisingly, rates of cancer appear to be lower in individuals with dementia and vice versa. Genetic mechanisms could underpin this inverse relationship and are outlined, but underdiagnosis must also be taken into account. Individuals with cancer and dementia pose unique challenges to healthcare professionals owing to the potential for impaired decision-making capacity, poor communication and difficulties following medication regimes. Mild cognitive impairment and ‘chemo brain’ should be differentiated from progressive neurodegeneration.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences > Human Nutrition Research Group
Publisher	Future Medicine
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