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Matti S. Aapro, MD, on Immunotherapy in Older Patients

ESMO 2018 Congress

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Matti S. Aapro, MD, of the Genolier Cancer Centre, discusses the optimal treatment and supportive care for older patients with cancer, including the importance of maintaining dose density and intensity as well as monitoring toxicity.



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