Adv Gerontol. 2002 ; 9(): 42-8.

[Way for improving the quality of life of elderly oncology patients]

Blinov NN, Komiakov IP, Chulkova VA, Priputin AS, DunaevskiÄ IV.

N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, St. Petersburg, Pesochny-2, 197758.

The study was concerned with the possibility to increase QL of cancer patients at older age. At our work we used lazeroauriculo-, acupuncture therapy in combination with psychotherapy. Results of tis treatment--74% good effect, 15%--statisfectory effect, 11%--without effect. Patients with advanced stage of cancer had a satisfactory effect only in 40% of cases.