Clinical factors associated with the therapeutic outcome of chemotherapy in very elderly cancer patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s10147-018-01385-8
Abstract: BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to detect background factors that might be associated with the therapeutic and curative outcome of chemotherapy in elderly cancer patients aged over 75 years.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted for elderly… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; outcome; elderly cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Risk of Polypharmacy Among Elderly Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in Ambulatory Oncology Setting
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DOI: 10.1007/s11912-018-0686-x
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewThis was a single center, retrospective cross-sectional study looking into the incidence and types of drug-related problems (DRPs) detected among elderly cancer patients receiving at least three long-term medications concurrent with IV chemotherapy,… read more here.
Keywords: risk; patients receiving; elderly cancer; cancer patients ... See more keywords
Using Balanced Scorecard on Reducing Fall Incidents and Injuries Among Elderly Cancer Patients in a Medical Center in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijge.2016.05.012
Abstract: Summary Background Elderly cancer patients undergoing cancer treatments were vulnerable to fall incidents and injuries, an important issue in patient safety. The aims of this study were to explore the effects of using balanced scorecard… read more here.
Keywords: fall incidents; balanced scorecard; elderly cancer; cancer patients ... See more keywords
Frailty status but not age predicts complications in elderly cancer patients: a follow-up study
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DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2018.1489144
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: The purposes were to investigate the health status of elderly cancer patients by comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and to compare the complications with respect to baseline CGA and to evaluate the need for… read more here.
Keywords: within days; death within; cga; elderly cancer ... See more keywords
A novel risk classifier to predict the in-hospital death risk of nosocomial infections in elderly cancer patients
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1179958
Abstract: Background Elderly cancer patients are more predisposed to developing nosocomial infections during anti-neoplastic treatment, and are associated with a bleaker prognosis. This study aimed to develop a novel risk classifier to predict the in-hospital death… read more here.
Keywords: risk; elderly cancer; death risk; hospital death ... See more keywords
Late-onset doxorubicin-induced congestive heart failure in an elderly cancer survivor: A case report
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1124276
Abstract: Background Recently, the survival rate of patients with cancer has improved annually due to advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment technologies. Meanwhile, late-onset complications associated with cancer treatment significantly affect survival and quality of life.… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; heart failure; congestive heart; elderly cancer ... See more keywords
Effects of systemic inflammation and frailty on survival in elderly cancer patients: Results from the INSCOC study
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.936904
Abstract: Background Frailty and systemic inflammation are parameters, which are easy to evaluate, can be used to predict disease outcomes, and are potentially modifiable. The combination of frailty and inflammation-based data may help identify elderly cancer… read more here.
Keywords: inflammation; cancer patients; frailty; elderly cancer ... See more keywords
Exercise Training in Elderly Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061671
Abstract: Simple Summary The incidence and prevalence of cancer mainly affect the geriatric population. In this segment of the population, streamlining cancer care and making it more sustainable is essential. The objective in the care of… read more here.
Keywords: cancer patients; systematic review; elderly cancer; population ... See more keywords
Predicting Chemotherapy-Related Adverse Events in Elderly Cancer Patients with Prior Anticancer Therapy
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DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29040177
Abstract: To test the usefulness of the Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) predictive tool, it was used to assess elderly cancer patients with prior anticancer therapy. Among patients with solid malignancies aged ≥ 65 years… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; patients prior; elderly cancer; cancer ... See more keywords