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7 Αυγ 2019 · Nearly one-half (47%) of patients aged 85 years and older have serious medical conditions that would require modification of standard cancer treatment. 17 One study found that 39% of cancer patients older than 80 years were taking 5 or more medications, placing them at high risk for interactions with cancer drugs and other complications. 78 In ...
Of the 4689 patients treated with chemotherapy over the 5 year period, 133 patients (3%) were ≥ 80 years old. The median age was 83 years. 61% were females and 39% were males. 16% had hematologic tumors and 84% had solid tumors.
26 Αυγ 2020 · A recent retrospect cohort study utilizing data from the National Cancer Database (NCD) sought to determine whether the receipt of adjuvant chemotherapy was associated with survival benefits in patients aged 70 years or older with multiple comorbidities and with node-positive, estrogen-receptor (ER)-positive BC.
15 Ιαν 2010 · In this review, we address some of the issues and challenges surrounding the treatment of older cancer patients, including the withholding of medically appropriate treatment based on chronologic age, the historical omission of elderly from clinical trials, and the impact of geriatric assessment, and age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and ph...
1 Δεκ 2013 · In addition, researchers have developed predictive models for chemotherapy toxicity in older adults with cancer. This article reviews these tools, along with practical ways for oncologists to use them, in order to assist in the care of this understudied population.
2 Σεπ 2020 · This chart depicts the main factors affecting distress in caregivers of patients with cancer, including older adults (aged ≥65 years). Effects of caregiving are influenced by patient...
1 Απρ 2021 · There are limited data on the role for chemotherapy in patients > 80 years old with advanced stage non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). We used the National Cancer Database (NCDB) to evaluate treatment patterns and outcomes for patients ≥80 years old with advanced NSCLC.
