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CAMERA - complete assessment of elderly patients with cancer: A non-randomised feasibility study

CAMERA - complete assessment of elderly patients with cancer: A non-randomised feasibility study

Authors :
Michael J. Lind
Kathryn Date
Gillian Jackson
Daniel Harman
Miriam J. Johnson
Anthony Maraveyas
Rajarshi Roy
Rhian Gabe
Source :
Journal of Geriatric Oncology. 10:175-177
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2019.

Abstract

One of the primary risk factors in the development of cancer is older age. The demographic shift to an ageing population has given rise to an increased number of older patients with cancer. The extreme heterogeneity within this population renders applying standardised treatment pathways hazardous [1]. Disparities in physiological reserve and an increased risk of multiple comorbidities further exacerbates the complexity of cancer treatment management in older patients [2]. Individual modifications to tailor treatment for each specific patient would be the gold standard; thus, detailed patient assessment providing a comprehensive health profile in addition to existing diagnostic test results are paramount when devising a personalised treatment care approach [3].

Details

ISSN :
18794068
Volume :
10
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Geriatric Oncology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7378ecd8b6775e515b32cdbb157cd877
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgo.2018.07.005