Cancer is a disease of aging and, as the world's population ages, the number of older
persons with cancer is increasing and will make up a growing share of the oncology …

Breast cancer is increasingly prevalent in older adults and is a substantial part of routine
oncology practice. However, management of breast cancer in this population is challenging …

Importance Although geriatric assessment–driven intervention improves patient-centered
outcomes, its influence on chemotherapy-related toxic effects remains unknown. Objective …

Purpose To provide guidance regarding the practical assessment and management of
vulnerabilities in older patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods An Expert Panel was …

Adults aged 85 years and older, the “oldest old,” are the fastest‐growing age group in the
United States, yet relatively little is known about their cancer burden. Combining data from …

Background: Cancer survivors are a growing population, due in large part to the aging of the
baby boomer generation and the related “silver tsunami” facing the US health care system …

As the worldwide population ages, oncologists are often required to make difficult and
complex decisions regarding the treatment of older people (aged 65 years and older) with …

Purpose Broadening trial eligibility to improve accrual and access and to better reflect
intended-to-treat populations has been recognized as a priority. Historically, patients with …

PURPOSE: For patients with cancer who are older than 65 years, the 2018 ASCO Guideline
recommends geriatric assessment (GA) be performed. However, there are limited data on …

Importance Older patients with cancer and their caregivers worry about the effects of cancer
treatment on aging-related domains (eg, function and cognition). Quality conversations with …