2021 innovations in geriatric oncology

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Frank Cornélis, Pascale Cornette Published in the journal : February 2022 Category : Oncogériatrie

Summary :

Geriatric assessment (GA) in elderly patients suffering from cancer was instrumental to a better understanding of patient health requirements. In 2021, two randomized clinical trials were published showing that the implementation of GA-guided interventions can be associated with decreased chemotherapy toxicity without compromising survival.

Key Words

Cancer, geriatric assessment, geriatric interventions, chemotherapy, toxicity.