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The Cancer Aging Interface: A Research Agenda

Harvey Jay Cohen

From the Department of Medicine, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke University Medical Center, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, NC

Address reprint requests to Harvey Jay Cohen, MD, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3703, Room #1101 Duke Hospital North, Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710; e-mail: cohen015{at}mc.duke.edu

There are substantial knowledge gaps in our understanding of the relationships between cancer and aging. These include areas of basic biology, societal aspects, and clinical aspects. Recommendations for research agendas in each of these areas are offered. In addition, the need for training investigators to work at this interface is addressed.

Author's disclosures of potential conflicts of interest is found at the end of this article.

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