Cancer care in elderly patients is complex. A recent survey showed that among mostly academic surgeons, practice patterns varied in the care of elderly patients. The authors suggested three areas of intervention in improving care of this population: frailty assessment, nutritional assessment, and assessment of quality of life.

Saur, N.M., Montroni, I., Ghignone, F., Ugolini, G., Audisio, R.A. (2017). Attitudes of Surgeons toward Elderly Cancer Patients: A Survey from the SIOG Surgical Task Force. VISCERAL MEDICINE, 33(4), 262-266 [10.1159/000477641].

Attitudes of Surgeons toward Elderly Cancer Patients: A Survey from the SIOG Surgical Task Force

Ghignone F.;Ugolini G.;
2017

Abstract

Cancer care in elderly patients is complex. A recent survey showed that among mostly academic surgeons, practice patterns varied in the care of elderly patients. The authors suggested three areas of intervention in improving care of this population: frailty assessment, nutritional assessment, and assessment of quality of life.
2017
Saur, N.M., Montroni, I., Ghignone, F., Ugolini, G., Audisio, R.A. (2017). Attitudes of Surgeons toward Elderly Cancer Patients: A Survey from the SIOG Surgical Task Force. VISCERAL MEDICINE, 33(4), 262-266 [10.1159/000477641].
Saur, N. M.; Montroni, I.; Ghignone, F.; Ugolini, G.; Audisio, R. A.
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