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189Background: Geriatric syndromes are multifactorial conditions affecting the elderly that are associated with decreased quality of life and poor outcomes. We sought to quantify the prevalence of geriatric syndromes in a group of navigated cancer patients and identify conditions associated with distress. Methods: Distress assessments were conducted between January 2012 and December 2015 on enrollment into the PCCP, a lay-navigation program that serves Medicare recipients in the UAB Health System Cancer Community Network. Assessments were made using a modified Distress Tool, which captures sources of distress in multiple domains. We identified questionnaire items related to common geriatric syndromes including functional decline, sensory impairment, cognitive and mood changes, sleep problems, incontinence, pressure ulcers, and malnutrition. Prevalence of geriatric syndromes was indicated by reported distress for an item that mapped to one of the above syndromes. Results: 8,014 patients were surveyed; 53 %...