Publications by authors named "Ruth Dacie"
Article Synopsis
- The global population is aging, and cancer rates are increasing, leading to more older adults living with cancer and requiring specialized care.
- Recent advancements in oncology, such as earlier diagnosis and diverse treatment options, highlight the importance of preparing health services to effectively care for older cancer patients who often have complex needs.
- This paper reviews the significant progress made in the UK in providing comprehensive geriatric assessments and new clinical services for older cancer patients, aiming to share these improvements with other healthcare systems.
This case report describes the finding of a spontaneous aortic haematoma in a patient receiving adjuvant folinic acid, 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin (FOLFIRINOX) chemotherapy following resection of a pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The haematoma was thought to have arisen secondary to a chemotherapy-induced vasculitis affecting the aorta, as the patient had no other risk factors for de novo aortitis or aortic haematoma. There have been several previously documented cases of associations between chemotherapy agents (in particular platinum-based agents) and vasculitis.
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