Geriatric Assessment in Predicting Chemotherapy Toxicity and Vulnerabilities in Older Patients With Cancer

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2015
This randomized clinical trial studies a geriatric assessment intervention in predicting chemotherapy toxicity and vulnerabilities (or weakness) in older patients with cancer. Assessing patients\' functional status, comorbidities, psychological state, social support, nutritional status, and cognitive function before treatment may help identify vulnerabilities, improve care, and decrease chemotherapy side effects in older patients with cancer.
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First added on: May 12, 2024