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Preventing Treatment-Related Functional Decline: Strategies to Maximize Resilience

Authors :
Martine T. E. Puts
Tanya M. Wildes
Armin Shahrokni
Koshy Alexander
Source :
American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting. 38
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The majority of patients with cancer are older adults. A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) will help the clinical team identify underlying medical and functional status issues that can affect cancer treatment delivery, cancer prognosis, and treatment tolerability. The CGA, as well as more abbreviated assessments and geriatric screening tools, can aid in the treatment decision-making process through improved individualized prediction of mortality, toxicity of cancer therapy, and postoperative complications and can also help clinicians develop an integrated care plan for the older adult with cancer. In this article, we will review the latest evidence with regard to the use of CGA in oncology. In addition, we will describe the benefits of conducting a CGA and the types of interventions that can be taken by the interprofessional team to improve the treatment outcomes and well-being of older adults.

Details

ISSN :
15488756
Volume :
38
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
American Society of Clinical Oncology educational book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....52379d249e3acc13a79c6618b8014126