Comorbidity and functional status are independent in older cancer patients.

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Authors

Martine Extermann · Moffitt Cancer Center

Abstract

Comorbidity needs to be assessed independently from functional status. Both the Charlson and CIRS-G scales are reliable tools for use in trials of older cancer patients. Both can be tested in further studies as predictors of outcomes such as toxicity of treatment, changes in functional status, or survival.

Topics & Keywords

Frailty in Older Adults Nutrition and Health in Aging Chronic Disease Management Strategies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 16, Issue 4, pp. 1582-1587

DOI: 10.1200/jco.1998.16.4.1582

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