Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is done to detect vulnerability in elderly patients
with cancer so that treatment can be adjusted accordingly; however, this process is time …

Aim The aim of this systematic review is to summarise all available data on the effect of a
geriatric evaluation on the multidisciplinary treatment of older cancer patients, focussing on …

Abstract Learning Objectives After completing this course, the reader will be able to:
Describe the predictive value of geriatric assessments for survival in older cancer patients …

Aim. The aim of this systematic review is to summarise all available data on the effect of a
geriatric evaluation on the multidisciplinary treatment of older cancer patients, focussing on …

Aim To evaluate the association between baseline comprehensive geriatric assessment
(CGA) or the Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI) and toxicity in elderly metastatic breast cancer …

Background Geriatric assessment is increasingly used to assess the health status of older
cancer patients. We set out to assemble all available evidence on the relevance of a …

Aim The aim of this systematic review is to summarise all available data on the use of the G8
screening tool in geriatric oncology, focusing on the diagnostic accuracy of the G8 to predict …

The G8 screening tool was developed to separate fit older cancer patients who were able to
receive standard treatment from those that should undergo a geriatric assessment to guide …

As the majority of patients with cancer are older than 65 years, most medical, surgical, and
radiation oncologists treat a large number of older adults in their clinical practice. Older …

Background: Decision making regarding cancer treatment is challenging and there is a need
for clinical parameters that can guide these decisions. As physical performance appears to …