Management of older adults with colorectal cancer: the role of geriatric assessment
Older adults share a growing burden of cancer morbidity and mortality. This is present
across the spectrum of oncologic diagnoses and is particularly true with colorectal cancer …
across the spectrum of oncologic diagnoses and is particularly true with colorectal cancer …
Practical assessment and management of vulnerabilities in older patients receiving systemic cancer therapy: ASCO guideline questions and answers
GR Williams, JO Hopkins, HD Klepin… - JCO Oncology …, 2023 - ascopubs.org
In 2023, ASCO updated its guideline on assessment and management of vulnerabilities in
older patients undergoing chemotherapy. The update revisited recommendations from the …
older patients undergoing chemotherapy. The update revisited recommendations from the …
The evolution of geriatric oncology and geriatric assessment over the past decade
Cancer is predominantly a disease of aging, and older adults represent the majority of
cancer diagnoses and deaths. Older adults with cancer differ significantly from younger …
cancer diagnoses and deaths. Older adults with cancer differ significantly from younger …
Patient‐reported geriatric assessment‐based frailty index among older adults with gastrointestinal malignancies
Background Older adults with cancer are at increased risk of treatment‐related toxicities and
excess mortality. We evaluated whether a patient‐reported geriatric assessment (GA) based …
excess mortality. We evaluated whether a patient‐reported geriatric assessment (GA) based …
Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with cancer: geriatric oncology in practice
Background Evidence-based practice in geriatric oncology is growing, and national
initiatives have focused on expanding cancer care and research to improve health outcomes …
initiatives have focused on expanding cancer care and research to improve health outcomes …
Capacity to provide geriatric specialty care for older adults in community oncology practices
Abstract Background American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines recommend that
patients≥ 65 years of age starting chemotherapy undergo a geriatric assessment (GA) to …
patients≥ 65 years of age starting chemotherapy undergo a geriatric assessment (GA) to …
Use of single-item self-rated health measure to identify frailty and geriatric assessment-identified impairments among older adults with cancer
Background Poor self-rated health (SRH) is a known predictor of frailty and mortality in the
general population; however, its role among older adults with cancer is unknown. We …
general population; however, its role among older adults with cancer is unknown. We …
SARC‐F for screening of sarcopenia among older adults with cancer
Background Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes among older adults with
cancer; however, no easily applied sarcopenia measure exists for use in clinical practice …
cancer; however, no easily applied sarcopenia measure exists for use in clinical practice …
Racial differences in aging-related deficits among older adults with colorectal cancer
MG Smithson, MC McLeod, M Al-Obaidi… - Diseases of the Colon …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Despite the known influences of both race-and aging-related factors in
colorectal cancer outcomes and mortality, limited literature is available on the intersection …
colorectal cancer outcomes and mortality, limited literature is available on the intersection …
Association of malnutrition with geriatric assessment impairments and health‐related quality of life among older adults with gastrointestinal malignancies
Background A majority of older adults with cancer develop malnutrition; however, the
implications of malnutrition among this vulnerable population are poorly understood. The …
implications of malnutrition among this vulnerable population are poorly understood. The …