A comparison of three different approaches to defining frailty in older patients with multiple myeloma

ConclusionIn a cohort of 40 older adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, three frailty indices have differing approaches to operationalizing frailty resulting, in different patients being categorized as frail. Little agreement existed between the models. Further studies are needed to explore the utility of these models in predicting treatment toxicity and prognosis.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research