Physical activity is associated with less comorbidity, better treatment tolerance and improved response in patients with multiple myeloma undergoing stem cell transplantation
Publication date: Available online 20 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Mandy-Deborah Möller, Gabriele Ihorst, Antonia Pahl, Sophia Scheubeck, Friedrich Barsch, Sandra Maria Dold, Hartmut Bertz, Jann Arends, Ralph Wäsch, Monika Engelhardt (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 20, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Implementation of geriatric oncology in the Netherlands in the years 2013 to 2019
Publication date: Available online 13 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Anne Jacobs, Laura Maria Lamberta Tielemans, Rianne Lindeboom, Jessica Margaretha van der Bol, Marije Emilie Hamaker (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 14, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Perspectives on functional status in older adults with cancer: An interprofessional report from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) nursing and allied health interest group and young SIOG
Publication date: Available online 7 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Ginah Nightingale, Nicolò Matteo Luca Battisti, Kah Poh Loh, Martine Puts, Cindy Kenis, Annette Goldberg, Kristen R. Haase, Jessica Krok-Schoen, Gábor Liposits, Schroder Sattar, Petra Stolz-Baskett, Mackenzi Pergolotti (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 8, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Validation of the G8 screening tool in older patients with cancer considered for surgical treatment
Publication date: Available online 8 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Cheryl P. Bruijnen, Anne Heijmer, Diny G. van Harten-Krouwel, Frederiek van den Bos, Remco de Bree, Petronella O. Witteveen, Mariëlle H. Emmelot-Vonk (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 8, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Recommendations and outcomes from a geriatric assessment guided multidisciplinary clinic prior to autologous stem cell transplant in older patients
Publication date: Available online 5 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Benjamin A. Derman, Keriann Kordas, Emily Molloy, Selina Chow, William Dale, Andrzej J. Jakubowiak, Jagoda Jasielec, Justin P. Kline, Satyajit Kosuri, Sang Mee Lee, Hongtao Liu, Peter A. Riedell, Sonali M. Smith, Michael R. Bishop, Andrew S. Artz (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 6, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Drug-related problems and potentially inappropriate medications use in Indian geriatric patients receiving chemotherapy in the medical oncology unit of a tertiary care hospital
Publication date: Available online 6 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Murugavel Kanchana, Priya Martin Mary Jovita, Muhasaparur Ganesan Rajanandh (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 6, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Frailty screening by Geriatric-8 and 4-meter gait speed test is feasible and predicts postoperative complications in elderly colorectal cancer patients
Publication date: Available online 4 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Stan A.M. Bessems, Joop L.M. Konsten, Jeroen F.J. Vogelaar, Reka Csepán-Magyar, Huub A.A.M. Maas, Yes A.J. van de Wouw, Maryska L.G. Janssen-Heijnen (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 5, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Safety and efficacy of preoperative chemoradiotherapy in fit older patients with intermediate or locally advanced rectal cancer evaluated by comprehensive geriatric assessment: A planned interim analysis of a multicenter, phase II trial
Publication date: Available online 4 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Wen-Yang Liu, Jing Jin, Yuan Tang, Ning Li, Yu Tang, Jun Wang, Yun-Jie Cheng, Lin Yang, Hui Fang, Ning-Ning Lu, Shu-Nan Qi, Bo Chen, Shu-Lian Wang, Yong-Wen Song, Yue-Ping Liu, Ye-Xiong Li, Zheng Liu, Hai-Tao Zhou, Jian-Wei Liang, Wei Pei (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 5, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Depression among older adults with gastrointestinal malignancies
Publication date: Available online 4 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Richard C. Godby, Chen Dai, Mustafa Al-Obaidi, Smith Giri, Crystal Young-Smith, Kelly Kenzik, Andrew M. McDonald, Ravi K. Paluri, Olumide B. Gbolahan, Smita Bhatia, Grant R. Williams (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 5, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Patient-reported psychosocial needs and psychological distress predict survival in geriatric oncology patients
Publication date: Available online 4 November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Bonnie Leung, Aria Shokoohi, Alan Bates, Cheryl Ho (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - November 5, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Immune checkpoint inhibitors retain effectiveness in older patients with cutaneous metastatic melanoma
Publication date: Available online 29 October 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Ashley V. Howell, Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Bruce H. Thiers, Chrystal M. Paulos, John M. Wrangle, Kelly J. Hunt, Kristin Wallace (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - October 30, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Publication date: November 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology, Volume 11, Issue 8Author(s): (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - October 30, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Age specific recruitment and retention to a large multicentre observational breast cancer trial in older women: The Age Gap Trial
Publication date: Available online 27 October 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Annaliza Todd, Charlene Martin, Jenna Morgan, Esther Herbert, Mike Bradburn, Maria Burton, Malcolm W.R. Reed, Tim Chater, Kirsty Pemberton, Stephen Walters, Kwok Leung Cheung, Riccardo A. Audisio, Alistair Ring, Thompson Robinson, Tracy Green, Jacqui Gath, Lynda Wyld (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - October 29, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

The predictive value of G8 and the Cancer and aging research group chemotherapy toxicity tool in treatment-related toxicity in older Chinese patients with cancer
Publication date: Available online 27 October 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Wing-Lok Chan, Tiffany Ma, Kwok-Leung Cheung, Horace Choi, Josiah Wong, Ka-On Lam, Kwok-Keung Yuen, Mai-Yee Luk, Dora Kwong (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - October 29, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Changes in the place of death for older adults with cancer: Reason to celebrate or a risk for unintended disparities?
Publication date: Available online 26 October 2020Source: Journal of Geriatric OncologyAuthor(s): Ramy Sedhom, Pei-Lun Kuo, Arjun Gupta, Thomas J. Smith, Fumiko Chino, Michael A. Carducci, Karen Bandeen-Roche (Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology)
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - October 27, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research