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Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention· 2016Q1

Anticipating the “Silver Tsunami”: Prevalence Trajectories and Co-Morbidity Burden among Older Cancer Survivors in the United States

Shirley M. Bluethmann, Angela B. Mariotto, Julia H. Rowland

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In 2016, 62% of 15.5 million US cancer survivors were 65+, a proportion projected to reach 73% of 26.1 million survivors by 2040, with the oldest (≥85) and lung cancer survivors showing the highest comorbidity burden.

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Field: Geriatrics and Gerontology

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