Until recently, the progress in the diagnosis and management of cancer has not been
matched by similar progress in the assessment of the increasing numbers of older and more …

It is widely accepted in clinical practice that chronological age is a poor predictor of
treatment tolerance and outcomes in older adults with cancer. Intrinsic vulnerability is more a …

The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) increases with age, but the outcomes for
older adults with AML are poor due to underlying tumor biology, poor tolerance to …

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of and relationship between
malnutrition and depressive symptoms in older palliative care inpatients. Methods: One …

Objectives There is currently no overview of supportive interventions developed for older
people having cancer treatment. The aims and objectives, methods, and outcomes of …

Intensive chemotherapy has been the backbone of the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia
(AML) for decades. However, an increase in novel targeted agents, which has been brought …

Cancer is a disease that mostly affects older adults. With the aging of the population there
will be a considerable increase in the number of older adults with cancer. Optimal care of the …

Introduction Elderly cancer patients often have ageing-related physical and psychosocial
problems that should be fully shared with their oncologists. Geriatric assessment (GA) can …

Introduction The number of older patients with cancer is expected to continue to increase
owing to the aging population. Recently, the usefulness of geriatric assessment (GA) …

The majority of patients with cancer are older adults. A comprehensive geriatric assessment
(CGA) will help the clinical team identify underlying medical and functional status issues that …