How do you perform geriatric assessment for cancer patients?
Do you use specific tools or take into account certain factors when considering treatment options for older adults?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
This is a HUGE topic. I would like to suggest the following 2 resources that you may find helpful.
https://www.mycarg.org/?page_id=898
and the following one helps predict residual life expectancy independent of cancer diagnosis: https://eprognosis.ucsf.edu