Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are leading causes of death globally, particularly
among the rapidly growing population of older adults (OAs). CVD is a leading cause of …

In June 2016, the chief executive office of a large pharmaceutical company stated “Giving
out free cancer drugs will not help the poorest parts of Africa”. 1 The investigator advocated …

Purpose The purpose of the present prospective study was to evaluate the significance of
geriatric conditions measured by a comprehensive geriatric assessment (GA) for the …

Background The increasing incidence of gastric cancer in the elderly underscores the need
for an in-depth understanding of the challenges and risks associated with surgical …

Abstract Purposeof Review This review examines the challenges of treating gastrointestinal
cancer in the aging population, focusing on the importance of frailty assessment …

Purpose Cancer survivors commonly report cognitive declines after cancer therapy. Due to
the complex etiology of cancer-related cognitive decline (CRCD), predicting who will be at …

Background Nutritional impairment is associated with treatment toxicity and worse overall
survival in patients with cancer. We aimed to (1) evaluate the association of nutritional …

Simple Summary The majority of cases of colorectal cancer occur in those over the age of
65. Treatment of colorectal cancer in older adults warrants specific considerations due to the …

Comorbidities present considerable challenges to cancer treatment and care. However, little
is known about the effect of comorbidity on cancer treatment decisions across a wide range …

Introduction Older adults with chronic disease prioritize functional independence. We aimed
to describe the feasibility of capturing functional disability and treatment toxicity among older …