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 …

As the majority of patients with cancer are older than 65 years, most medical, surgical, and
radiation oncologists treat a large number of older adults in their clinical practice. Older …

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 …

Despite substantial improvements in the outcomes of patients with cancer over the past two
decades, older adults (aged≥ 65 years) with cancer are a rapidly increasing population and …

Cancer is often called a disease of aging. There are numerous ways in which cancer
epidemiology and behaviour change with the age of the patient. The molecular bases for …

Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de diagnóstico médico de câncer em idosos, descrever os
tipos de câncer, as limitações em atividades cotidianas, autopercepção da saúde ea …

Immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs) have a pivotal role in the management of non-small cell
lung cancer (NSCLC), both as single agent and in combination strategies, providing a …

Background Our ability to optimize the care of older adults with cancer and comorbid
illnesses is insufficient because most clinical trials lack systematic measurement. The …

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