A model for the functional assessment of elderly with myeloid neoplasms

Conclusion: The geriatric approach improved the sensitivity and specificity of the patients' assessment. Hemoglobin concentration associated to the risk of poor Karnofsky and Eastern Cooperative Oncologic Group scales depended on the comorbidity score and on the disease aggressiveness. The Karnofsky and Eastern Cooperative Oncologic Group scales had higher sensitivity in patients with more aggressive diseases.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia - Category: Hematology Source Type: research