Home > All reports Looking for a reseller for your reports, contact us   Treatment of Elderly Cancer Patients - An Untapped Market Opportunity jul 03 , 54 pages  Price : 1572 Euros   Details roduction rently elderly people have a higher incidence of the four major tumor types than any other age group, yet there is a fundamental lack of knowledge regarding the treatment of elderly cancer patients, resulting in their under-treatment. This means that elderly cancer patients form an untapped market opportunity for healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Scope * An overview of the epidemiology of four main tumor types amongst the elderly. * Discussions concerning the problems associated with clinical trials and the treatment of elderly cancer patients. * An overview of the different methods of treatment used in elderly patients. * Case studies of breast and lung cancer treatment in the elderly. Report Highlights There is a fundamental lack of knowledge regarding the treatment of elderly cancer patients, resulting in under-treatment. Datamonitor recommends that pharmaceutical companies research treatment strategies aimed specifically at elderly patients to encourage higher prescribing levels. Summary * Define the size of the elderly cancer market * Identify the key areas of development in NSCLC and breast cancer treatment for elderly patients * Understand the importance of targeting your therapies to the elderly cancer population jul 03 , 54 pages  Price : 1572 Euros   Ask for more information by mail Order this report now Our market reports can be delivered anywhere in the world You may also contact our sales representative at 00 33 1 46 36 53 27 (French timezone)