Practical Assessment and Management of Vulnerabilities in Older Patients Receiving Systemic Cancer Therapy
Publication Date: July 17, 2023
Last Updated: July 17, 2023
Management
Recommendation 1.1
(Updated) All patients with cancer aged 65 and over with
GA-identified impairments should have
GA-guided management (GAM) included in their care plan.M includes using
GA results to:
- inform cancer treatment decision-making and
- address impairments through appropriate interventions, counseling, and/or referrals.
Amendment 1.1a. This includes older adults receiving systemic therapy, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.
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Title
Practical Assessment and Management of Vulnerabilities in Older Patients Receiving Systemic Cancer Therapy
Authoring Organization
American Society of Clinical Oncology