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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology

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[Decision making in geriatric oncology].

Elisabeth Castel-Kremer¹, Jean-Pierre Droz

¹Université de Lyon, hôpital universitaire Edouard-Herriot, service de gériatrie, 69437 Lyon cedex, France. elisabeth.castel-kremer@chu-lyon.fr

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Oncology decision-making now includes senior adult cancer patients. Geriatric assessments integrated with cancer care require multidisciplinary collaboration and tailored treatment plans.

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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology

Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology

Published on: May 22, 2026

Area of Science:

Geriatric oncology
Multidisciplinary care models
Clinical decision-making

Context:

Established decision-making protocols in oncology.
Emerging application of these protocols to senior adult cancer patients.
Need for integrated geriatric and oncologic evaluations.

Purpose:

To adapt existing oncologic decision-making frameworks for elderly cancer patients.
To highlight the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach involving oncologists and geriatricians.
To emphasize the development of specialized cancer treatment guidelines for seniors.

Summary:

The study discusses the adaptation of structured oncologic decision-making processes for senior adult cancer patients.
It integrates geriatric problem screening and health status evaluation with oncologic assessments.
A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach between oncologists and geriatricians is proposed, necessitating tailored decision trees for this demographic.

Impact:

Facilitates improved cancer management strategies for the elderly population.
Promotes enhanced collaboration between oncology and geriatric medicine specialists.
Aims to optimize treatment outcomes and patient care through specialized, evidence-based guidelines.