Issues in the Management of Esophagogastric Cancer in Geriatric Patients

Esophagogastric cancers predominantly affect older adults; however, older patients are less likely to be recommended for both curative and palliative treatment. Older patients have unique challenges that need to be addressed during their oncologic care. Tools such as complete geriatric assessments m...

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Published in:Surgical oncology clinics of North America Vol. 26; no. 2; pp. 335 - 346
Main Author: Won, Elizabeth
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.04.2017
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Frail Elderly
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Male
Medical Oncology
Neoplasms - therapy
Palliative Care
Geriatric assessment
Elderly
Geriatric oncology
Esophagogastric cancer
ISSN:1558-5042
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Summary:Esophagogastric cancers predominantly affect older adults; however, older patients are less likely to be recommended for both curative and palliative treatment. Older patients have unique challenges that need to be addressed during their oncologic care. Tools such as complete geriatric assessments may help to better identify fit older adults and stratify patients for aggressive treatment strategies. This review evaluates the current knowledge and the remaining challenges in optimally managing elderly patients with esophagogastric cancers.
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ISSN:1558-5042
DOI:10.1016/j.soc.2016.10.010