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Isacco Montroni1, Giampaolo Ugolini2,3, Riccardo A Audisio4,5
1Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Ospedale per gli Infermi, Viale Stradone 9, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy. isacmontroni@yahoo.com.
Elderly cancer patients require individualized, multidisciplinary care focusing on functional recovery and patient-reported outcomes. Age should not be a barrier to appropriate surgical or chemotherapy treatment, prioritizing quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric oncology
- Surgical outcomes
- Patient-centered care
Background:
- Elderly patients present unique challenges in cancer care.
- Functional recovery and patient-reported outcomes are critical considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential needs of surgeons, patients, and administrators regarding elderly cancer patient care.
- To emphasize the importance of functional recovery and patient-reported outcomes in this population.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices and needs in geriatric cancer care.
- Focus on individualized treatment and multidisciplinary approaches.
- Assessment of patient fitness for surgery in both elective and emergent situations.
Main Results:
- Elderly patients require tailored cancer care plans.
- Fitness for surgery should be assessed irrespective of age.
- Minimally invasive techniques should be considered when appropriate.
Conclusions:
- Age should not preclude elderly patients from receiving optimal cancer treatment, including surgery and chemotherapy.
- Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes must be prioritized and systematically assessed in elderly cancer patients.
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