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Geriatric screening of older breast cancer patients – a pilot project
K Hancke, M Hasch, A Gerstenmayr, T Nikolaus, R Kreienberg, MD Denkinger · Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2011 · Heft 08
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Background: We have set up a pilot study to address the value of different screening methods to predict toxicity, function and disability in older breast cancer patients. Methods: 82 consecutive patients over the age of 65, suffering from breast cancer were included. Patients were assessed before treatment and 2–3 months after radiotherapy or chemotherapy was finished. Different geriatric assessment tools were used to determine functional status and the activities of the daily life (ADLs). Cognitive status, comorbidity and others were measured. Endpoints were toxicity, disability and the quality of life. Results…
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Breast
Comorbidity
After
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