Title: Comprehensive geriatric assessment in older patients with cancer: Two steps forward?
Abstract: Multiple organizations, including the International Society of Geriatric Oncology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, have recommended that all older adults (usually defined as age 70 or older) with cancer undergo a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) at the time of diagnosis and/or prior to treatment decision-making. 1 Extermann M. Aapro M. Bernabei R. Cohen H.J. Droz J.P. Lichtman S. et al. Use of comprehensive geriatric assessment in older cancer patients: recommendations from the task force on CGA of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG). Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. Sep 2005; 55: 241-252 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (866) Google Scholar , 2 Hurria A. Browner I.S. Cohen H.J. Denlinger C.S. deShazo M. Extermann M. et al. Senior adult oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. Feb 2012; 10: 162-209 PubMed Google Scholar CGA has three key goals in the oncology setting: 1.Better characterize remaining life expectancy of an older adult. 2.Identify and come up with a plan to optimize health and functional status of all conditions other than cancer. 3.Inform decision-making about the best treatment options for an older person with cancer.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-07-01
Language: en
Type: editorial
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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