Validation and Refinement of the Age, Comorbidities, and Albumin Index in Elderly Patients with Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma: An Effective Tool for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Conclusion.We observed that the ACA index could partially predict the clinical outcomes of elderly DLBCL patients in China. Based on this index, we proposed the IACA index as an effective tool for CGA in DLBCL.Implications for Practice.Diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is one of the most frequent types of malignant lymphoma in elderly people, and identifying patients suitable for curative therapy is critical in the improvement of clinical outcomes. Recently, some authors proposed the Age, Comorbidities, and Albumin (ACA) index. Combining the use of the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) scale and the ACA index, this article describes the IADL ACA index (IACA index), which is an effective tool for comprehensive geriatric assessment in DLBCL.
Source: The Oncologist - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Lymphoma, Hematologic Malignancies, Chinese Edition Source Type: research