The ultra-low molecular weight heparin (ULMWH) semuloparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy: SAVE ONCO study. This is an ASCO Meeting ...

Although a study on the benefits of geriatric assessment in older patients with cancer did not demonstrate significant improvements to quality of life, researchers said it yielded valuable insights ...

Focus on the assessment of physical activity level of patients with cancer cachexia enrolled in a randomized phase III clinical trial. Background: Certain components of the comprehensive geriatric ...

Geriatric assessment tools, including CGA, offer superior prognostic value over traditional performance measures in older DLBCL patients. Comprehensive geriatric assessments reveal frailty levels, ...

As the number of elderly patients with cancer continues to rise — and geriatricians remain in short supply — primary care providers and community oncologists need to incorporate formal geriatric ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An advanced practice nurse-led clinic conducted via telehealth proved a safe approach for geriatric assessment ...

Older individuals generally place high value on 'aging in place' – maintaining independence and remaining in their own home. [1] If maintaining this function is the focus of care for the older patient ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Older patients' survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer had a significant association with baseline vulnerabilities and quality-of-life (QoL) factors, beyond performance status, data ...

Our physicians, geriatric nurse practitioner and social workers offer a variety of clinical services to older patients, including comprehensive geriatric assessment; in-hospital consultation; ...

Telehealth geriatric assessment significantly improved short-term outcomes for older adults with advanced cancers. Brazilian study showed better physical function, psychological status, and quality of ...