Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Prognostic evaluation in geriatric oncology: problems and perspectives.

L Balducci1, C Beghe, M Parker

  • 1Oncology Section, Medical Service, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612, U.S.A.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Optimizing cancer treatment for older adults requires better prognostic information. Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation (CGE) can identify suitable candidates for antineoplastic therapy by assessing physical, mental, and social well-being.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Estimated Blood Loss in Group O as Compared to Non-group O Radical Prostatectomy Patients.

Hematology (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2016
Same author

Treating cancer and no-cancer pain in older and oldest old patients.

Current pharmaceutical design·2015
Same author

Treating cancer in older and oldest old patients.

Current pharmaceutical design·2015
Same author

The use of a prospective audit proforma to improve door-to-mask times for acute exacerbations chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring non-invasive ventilation (NIV).

COPD·2014
Same author

Annual computed tomography scans do not improve outcomes following esophagectomy for cancer: a 10-year UK experience.

Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus·2014
Same author

Finding people who will tell you their thoughts on genomics-recruitment strategies for social sciences research.

Journal of community genetics·2014

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Oncology
  • Cancer Management
  • Prognostic Factors in Elderly Cancer Patients

Background:

  • Optimal management of older adults with cancer is challenged by inadequate or excessive treatment.
  • A key issue is the lack of prognostic information, complicating treatment decisions.
  • Traditional prognostic factors like performance and nutritional status may be less reliable in older individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation (CGE) in managing older cancer patients.
  • To identify factors influencing treatment decisions in elderly individuals with neoplastic diseases.
  • To determine how CGE can aid in selecting appropriate candidates for antineoplastic treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of prognostic factors in older cancer patients.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Emphasis on the increasing importance of mental, emotional, and socioeconomic status.
  • Evaluation of the Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation (CGE) framework.

    • Main Results:

    • Prognostic value of performance and nutritional status may diminish with age.
    • Mental, emotional, and socioeconomic factors gain prominence in predicting outcomes.
    • CGE offers a holistic assessment beyond physical health.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation (CGE) is a valuable tool for older cancer patients.
    • CGE aids in selecting patients suitable for antineoplastic therapy.
    • Holistic assessment improves cancer management decisions in the elderly.