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 …

Background: While depression is a growing public health issue, the percentage of
individuals with depression receiving treatment is low. Physical and social attributes of the …

Objective To systematically evaluate the risk factors of depression and anxiety in older
adults with cancer. Method This PRISMA-adherent systematic review (PROSPERO …

Older adults with cancer have increasing needs in physical, cognitive, and emotional
domains, and they can experience decline in all domains with the diagnosis and treatment …

Imposition of lockdown restrictions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic was sudden and unprecedented and dramatically changed the life of many …

Background Although the adverse effects of cancer diagnoses and treatments on mental
health are known, about less than 10% of patients are estimated to be referred to seek help …

Abstract Background American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines recommend that
patients≥ 65 years of age starting chemotherapy undergo a geriatric assessment (GA) to …

Background and Objectives: Cancer is a threatening-life disease with a significant
psychological burden. The psychological morbidity varies according to the phases of the …

OBJECTIVES The impact of occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) on
functional outcomes in older adults with cancer is unknown. DESIGN Two‐arm single …

The world is experiencing aging of its population. Age-specific incidence rates of cancer are
higher and cancer is now recognized as a part of aging. Treating older patients can be …