1. [FRancilian Oncogeriatric Group (FROG)'s focus on management of elderly patients with bladder cancer].
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Ghebriou D, Avenin D, Caillet P, Mongiat-Artus P, Durdux C, Massard C, and Culine S
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- Activities of Daily Living, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use, Chemoradiotherapy, Cognition, Comorbidity, Cystoscopy, Depression diagnosis, Humans, Nutritional Status, Polypharmacy, Radiotherapy, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms diagnosis, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms mortality, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms pathology, Carcinoma, Transitional Cell therapy, Disease Management, Geriatric Assessment methods, Urinary Bladder Neoplasms therapy
- Abstract
Bladder cancer is diagnosed more often in the elderly. The most effective treatment strategies are mostly very aggressive and are not applicable to all patients in a very heterogeneous population. However, effective options exist to treat the most vulnerable subjects. A multidisciplinary approach including a geriatric assessment is essential for optimal adaptation of treatment. The FRancilian Oncogeriatric Group (FROG) conducted a comprehensive literature search in order to review the applicable therapeutic options according to oncological and geriatric settings. International recommendations are essential to harmonize the management of elderly patients with bladder cancer.
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- 2014
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