Geriatric assessment and targeted therapies in cancer

The aging process is inevitable. The body changes in a number of ways as we age. Cancer affects over 65% of the elderly population. The survey indicates that the incidence of cancer rises exponentially with age. At the moment, older adults account for 70% of cancer-related fatalities and 60% of newly diagnosed cases. A number of malignancies, including those of the breast, colon, prostate, pancreas, lung, bladder, and stomach, become more noticeable as people age. Secondary alterations are occurring in older people along with the physiological changes. A unique approach is therefore crucial for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival since it considers the rising risk of cancer as well as secondary illnesses and quality of life.