Trend of Geriatric Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

Abstract

Introduction: Any person of age 60 and above and a citizen of India is categorized as senior citizen according to maintenance and welfare of parents and senior Citizen Act 2007. According to 2014 report by Help age India (Non-Profit Organization), in 2050 elderly population will be 20% of population addressed as a senior citizen. Cancer gradually peaks at the age of 70-80 years and there is a sharp increase reported after the age of 80 years. This article provides an overview of profile of elderly patients undergoing Radiotherapy in State Cancer Institute of Bihar.