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Context: Since January 2021, vaccination for COVID-19 has been made possible in France for people aged 75 and over. Patients suffering from a cancer disease are part of a group at risk to develop severe complications to COVID-19. Method: The « Unité de coordination en Onco-Gériatrie région Bretagne » (the Brittany Coordinating Unit in Onco-Geriatrics) has wished to set up an inquest about the acceptability and the tolerance to COVID-19 vaccination by old-aged patients suffering from cancer in the Brittany region. Results: The study has been carried out between May 1, 2021 and August 31, 2021 in 7 Breton centers. 50 patients have been included in the study with an average age of 84 (72-93). At the time of inclusion, 43 patients had already been vaccinated (80% having had 2 injections and 8% only one). Among them, 86% have declared they had had a very good tolerance to the first injection of the vaccine, and 90% to the second injection. 12% of the patients had not been vaccinated. Conclusion: Overall, in our study, old-aged patients suffering from cancer haven't been reluctant to the anti-COVID-19 vaccination and have shown a very good tolerance to these vaccines. However, seen the profile of these patients and the period of inclusion, the number of patients showing a complete vaccinal outline should have been more consistent, indeed even total. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digestive cancers are frequent in elderly patients. However, there are few specific studies on treatment in elderly patients. Selection of the patient is basic to apply the treatment validated in younger patient. Adaptation of the treatment to each case should be done in a multidisciplinary team with a geriatrician. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The care of colorectal cancer in elderly is a growing topic. Significant improvement has been realized in the care available for these patients. A lot of studies are still needed to better define accurate treatment for these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]