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Practical Assessment and Management of Vulnerabilities in Older Patients Receiving Systemic Cancer Therapy: ASCO Guideline Questions and Answers.
Document Type
Article
Source
JCO Oncology Practice; Sep2023, Vol. 19 Issue 9, p718-723, 7p
Subject
PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability
GERIATRIC assessment
MEDICAL protocols
TREATMENT effectiveness
DECISION making
COMBINED modality therapy
Language
ISSN
26881527
Abstract
The article focuses on ASCO's guideline for the practical assessment and management of vulnerabilities in older patients receiving systemic cancer therapy. It highlights changes to the updated guideline, including the use of geriatric assessments to identify impairments and guide management and emphasizes the benefits of using such assessments for improved patient outcomes.