Caring for Older Adults with Cancer: Who, When, Where, Why, and How? - T. Jolly - 20170712

Age is the single most important risk factor for developing cancer and the incidence of most human cancers increases with advancing age. Older adults frequently have co-morbidities, functional and psychosocial deficits which may impact cancer care. This lecture discuss the effect of aging on patients with cancer and reviews of the use of simple geriatric assessment tools in oncology. Case studies are shared to illustrate how such tools can be used to guide medical decision making for these patients who often have co-morbidities and functional and/or psychosocial deficits. Learning Outcomes: • Demonstrate an understanding of the value of geriatric assessment in the care of older cancer patients. • Incorporate geriatric assessment in routine care of older adults with cancer. • Utilize geriatric assessment and principles to guide interventions which may improve the health outcomes in older cancer patients. This lecture was presented as part of the RN and Allied Health Lecture Series.

Trevor Jolly MBBS

7/12/2017 3:30:00 PM