Patient‐Reported Comorbidity and Survival in Older Adults with Cancer

Conclusion.Comorbid conditions in older adults with cancer are highly prevalent and associated with all‐cause mortality, particularly those conditions that impair function. Routine comorbidity assessment should be included in clinical trials and can be measured via a simple one‐page patient‐reported questionnaire.Implications for Practice.In order to optimize and personalize the care of older adults with cancer, systematic measurement of comorbidities is necessary in both clinical trials and routine practice. Patient‐reported comorbid conditions in older adults with cancer are highly prevalent and are associated with increased risk of all‐cause mortality, particularly for those conditions that impair function. Comorbidity can be systematically measured via a one‐page patient‐reported questionnaire and should be incorporated into future clinical trials and considered for use in oncology clinics to aid in assessing older adults with cancer.

Source: The Oncologist - April 12, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Grant R. Williams, Allison M. Deal, Jennifer L. Lund, YunKyung Chang, Hyman B. Muss, Mackenzi Pergolotti, Emily J. Guerard, Shlomit Strulov Shachar, Yue Wang, Kelly Kenzik, Hanna K. Sanoff Tags: Geriatric Oncology Source Type: research