Treatment Strategies for Frail and Elderly Patients with Pancreatic Cancer

The risk of cancer increases with age, and the need of cancer treatments are dramatically increasing in the super-aged society. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment is an approach that provides comprehensive medical care by evaluating in detail the physical, mental, and social functions of patients. It is also important to make an intervention plan and follow-up over the long term. The NCCN guidelines for older adults indicate an approach to decision-making based on life expectancy, the ability of decision-making, and patients’ goals. As pancreatic cancer increases with age, we should consider the process of decision-making for vulnerable and elderly patients.