Assessing Frailty and Vulnerability in Older Adults with Cancer
2017
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Aging is associated with decreased physiologic reserve, and older adults are more susceptible to cancer treatment toxicity. In this review, we discuss the implications of frailty and vulnerability in older patients with cancer. We also review a number of instruments that can be used to assess frailty and vulnerability and propose a practical approach to incorporate these tools in a general oncology or geriatric clinic.
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