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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology

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Geriatric oncology: past, present, future.

Arati V Rao¹, Arti Hurria, Gretchen Kimmick

¹Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; City of Hope, Duarte CA; Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL.

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Geriatric oncology principles are being integrated into medical oncologist training. This aims to improve cancer care for older adults by enhancing specialized knowledge and skills.

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Therapeutic Massage for Psychological Well-being in Geriatric Oncology

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Oncology
Medical Education

Background:

Older adults represent a growing population with cancer.
Specialized knowledge in geriatric oncology is crucial for optimal care.
Current training for medical oncologists may not adequately cover geriatric principles.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the ongoing efforts to integrate geriatric oncology into medical oncologist training.
To highlight the importance of specialized training for managing cancer in older patients.

Main Methods:

Review of current medical education curricula in oncology.
Analysis of initiatives promoting geriatric oncology training.
Survey of oncologists regarding training needs and experiences.

Main Results:

Active development and implementation of geriatric oncology modules in training programs.
Increasing recognition of the need for specialized geriatric oncology competencies.
Variability in the extent and format of integration across institutions.

Conclusions:

Integrating geriatric oncology into standard medical oncology training is feasible and necessary.
Enhanced training will improve the quality of care for older adults with cancer.
Continued efforts are needed to standardize and expand these educational initiatives.