Geriatric assessment
Geriatric assessment is a structured check of an older patient's fitness, memory, and support that predicts treatment tolerance better than age.
GAP70+ and GAIN trials showed geriatric-assessment-guided management reduces severe chemotherapy toxicity by roughly 20% without compromising survival. Recommended by ASCO for all patients ≥65 receiving chemotherapy.
How it works
Validated domains (function, comorbidity, cognition, nutrition, social support) inform dose and regimen choice.
- Reduces harm, improves shared decision-making
- Time and uptake
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