Oncologists' perceptions on the usefulness of geriatric assessment measures and the CARG toxicity score when prescribing chemotherapy for older patients with cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.11.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND The use of geriatric assessment (GA) and the Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) Toxicity Score by Australian oncologists is low. We sought oncologists' views about the value of GA and the CARG Score… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric assessment; cancer; carg toxicity; score ... See more keywords
Prospective comparison of the value of CRASH and CARG toxicity scores in predicting chemotherapy toxicity in geriatric oncology
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DOI: 10.3892/ol.2019.10840
Abstract: Predicting the risk of severe adverse reactions to chemotherapy is of great clinical significance for proper selection of effective and safe treatment for elderly cancer patients. The present study aimed to verify and compare the… read more here.
Keywords: crash carg; toxicity scores; toxicity; carg toxicity ... See more keywords