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Over half of newly diagnosed cancers occur in individuals >65 years of age. With our growing elderly population, this proportion will likely to increase in the upcoming years. The incidence of urologic cancers including bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer increases with age. It is therefore important for urologists who treat urologic malignancies to be aware of the unique challenges of treating cancer in this age group. Predicted physiologic changes that occur with aging can impact surgical planning and administration of chemotherapeutic agents. The goals of cancer treatment in the elderly should include minimizing the impact of cancer treatment on quality of life and maximizing long-term functioning and independence.

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