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:
  1. inform cancer treatment decision-making and
  2. 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. ( EB , H , B , S )
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Overview

Title

Practical Assessment and Management of Vulnerabilities in Older Patients Receiving Systemic Cancer Therapy

Authoring Organization

American Society of Clinical Oncology