ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the interaction of aging and oncological emergencies. Aging involves progressively restricted functional reserve of multiple organ systems, and lessened cognition, social, and economic resources.1 These changes lead to reduced tolerance of physical, emotional, and social stress; hence, it is reasonable to expect that:
• Oncological emergencies are more common and more severe in the elderly. • The presentation of oncological emergencies changes with age. • New forms of emergencies may develop in older individuals.
