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 …

Epithelial ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer in the
United States, with less than half of patients living> 5 years following diagnosis. The NCCN …

Background Older adults with advanced cancer are at a high risk for treatment toxic effects.
Geriatric assessment evaluates ageing-related domains and guides management. We …

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

PURPOSE To update the ASCO guideline (2018) on the practical assessment and
management of age-associated vulnerabilities in older patients undergoing systemic cancer …

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

The NCCN Guidelines for Older Adult Oncology address specific issues related to the
management of cancer in older adults, including screening and comprehensive geriatric …

Answer questions and earn CME/CNE The concept of frailty has become increasingly
recognized as one of the most important issues in health care and health outcomes and is of …

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 …