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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

2023-04-05T12:05:41+02:00

The validity of geriatric assessment questionnaires to predict outcome and adverse events during the management of the elderly with cancer is now demonstrated. Yet comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is often not feasible in all elderly patients with cancer. Consequently, patients could be first proposed screening before considering CGA. Geriatric Assessment Geriatric assessment provides an overview of the general health status of older individuals and determines the functional and physiological age, which is more important than chronological age. It includes several important domains: functionality, nutrition, cognition, psychological state, social support, comorbidities, medication review, and geriatric syndromes. Geriatric assessment helps Oncologists to: understand the overall health status of the patient identify previously unknown health problems predict life expectancy of the patient predict tolerance of treatments influences treatment choices identify geriatric interventions that can improve treatment tolerability and compliance How does it work? Several models to implement geriatric [...]

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)2023-04-05T12:05:41+02:00

Books

2023-07-25T11:41:58+02:00

The Francilian Oncogeriatric Group (FROG) is happy and proud to present the 4th edition of the book “Geriatric Oncology for Daily Practice” published under the auspices of the French speaking Society of Geriatric Oncology (SoFOG) and the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG). Its goal is to enhance the clinician’s knowledge in the fields of oncology and geriatrics. We hope it will be helpful for the optimization of your practices based on the latest evidence-based knowledge and techniques. This book, available in French and English languages, is also available in digital form on the free application “FROG ONCOGERIATRICS”. The first volume highlights the frailty of the older cancer patient, the course of oncological care and the optimization of cancer treatment in this population. The second volume summarizes existing recommendations and formulates specific management proposals for the older cancer patient with a solid tumor or hematologic malignancy. [...]

Books2023-07-25T11:41:58+02:00

Reviews & e-publications

2023-11-02T16:40:58+01:00

Geriatric Oncology as an Unmet Workforce Training Need in the United Kingdom A Narrative Review by the British Oncology Network for Undergraduate Societies (BONUS) and the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) UK Country Group Cancer is a disease associated with ageing. Managing cancer in older adults may prove challenging owing to pre-existing frailty, comorbidity, and wider holistic needs, as well as the unclear benefits and harms of standard treatment options. With the ongoing advances in oncology and the increasing complexity of treating older adults with cancer, the geriatric oncology field must be a priority for healthcare systems in education, research, and clinical practice. However, geriatric oncology is currently not formally taught in undergraduate education or postgraduate training programmes in the United Kingdom (UK). In this commentary, we outline the landscape of geriatric oncology undergraduate education and postgraduate training for UK doctors. We highlight current challenges and opportunities [...]

Reviews & e-publications2023-11-02T16:40:58+01:00

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology

2025-03-20T13:28:39+01:00

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology publishes scholarly, critical reviews in all fields of oncology and hematology, including: Basic Experimental Oncology; Career Development and Education in Oncology; Clinical Research; Global Oncology; Hematology; Immunotherapy; Molecular Pathology, Genomics and omics, and Liquid Biopsy; Palliative Support; Pediatric Oncology; Radiotherapy; Regulatory, Ethics, and Health Policy; Solid Tumors; Statistics, Meta-analysis, and Clinical Trial Design; and Surgery. Manuscript Submission All review articles, invited or submitted spontaneously, are subject to peer review before final acceptance. Further information regarding the submission of manuscripts and guidelines for the preparation of the manuscripts can be found in the Guide for Authors. Editorial Information Editor-in-Chief Christian Rolfo, MD, PhD, MBA Deputy Editors Elisa Giovannetti, MD, PhD Umberto Malapelle, PhD, Molecular Pathologist Publisher Elsevier Editorial Office Elsevier: onch@elsevier.com www.croh-online.com As part of SIOG membership, members get full-text online access to Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology [...]

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology2025-03-20T13:28:39+01:00
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