Health related quality of life in older patients with solid tumors and prognostic factors for decline

ConclusionBaseline HRQOL in older patients with cancer and an abnormal G8 depends on tumor and age related parameters. During follow-up, HRQOL improved in one third of patients, indicating that they may benefit from cancer treatment while one quarter demonstrated a HRQOL decline for which prognostic factors were identified.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research