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Cancer
Many elders have other health conditions elevating the risk of complications of cancer. There is concern as to how the older patients already compromised organs will tolerate chemotherapy.
Other cancer therapies could impact treatment decisions.
Cooking certain meats at high temperatures may increase cancer risk. Diets including high intake of well-done fried or barbequed meats may increase risk.