Aim The aim of this systematic review is to summarise all available data on the use of the G8
screening tool in geriatric oncology, focusing on the diagnostic accuracy of the G8 to predict …

Objectives The present study aimed at investigating the prevalence of prefrailty and frailty in
South American older adults according to the setting and region. Design A literature search …

Introduction Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterized by loss of muscle mass and
strength. The prevalence in people between 60–70 years is about 5–13% and in adults over …

Introducción: La polifarmacia es frecuente en los adultos mayores. La asociación entre
polifarmacia y mortalidad es controvertida debido a la dificultad del control de confusores …

OBJECTIVES Geriatric assessment and interventions improve the care of older adults with
cancer, but their effect on treatment decision making in resource‐limited settings is …

Background Given the increase in incidence and mortality from cancer in recent years in
Latin America and Peru, it is necessary to identify frailty older adults at higher risk of …

Current demographic changes translate into an increased frequency of cancer in older
adults. Available data show that about 45–55% of the new cancer patients will need RT …

Background It is becoming increasingly common to incorporate chemotherapy (CT) with
radiotherapy (RT) in the treatment of low-grade gliomas (LGGs) after surgical resection …

The number of older adults presenting for radiation therapy is increasing, as many older
adults may be excluded from receipt of surgery and chemotherapy due to multimorbidity or …