Embracing the complexity: Older adults with cancer-related cognitive decline-A Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology Position Paper
Pergolotti, Mackenzi; Battisti, Nicolò Matteo Luca; Padgett, Lynne; Sleight, Alix G; Abdallah, Maya; Newman, Robin; Van Dyk, Kathleen; Covington, Kelley R; Williams, Grant R; van den Bos, Frederiek; Pollock, YaoYao; Salerno, Elizabeth A; Magnuson, Allison; Gattás-Vernaglia, Isabella F; Ahles, Tim A
(2020) Journal of geriatric oncology, volume 11, issue 2, pp. 237 - 243
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Abstract
Cancer-related cognitive decline (CRCD) may have particularly significant consequences for older adults, impacting their functional and physical abilities, level of independence, ability to make decisions, treatment adherence, overall quality of life, and ultimately survival. In honor of Dr. Hurria's work we explore and examine multiple types of screening, assessment and
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non-pharmacologic treatments for CRCD. We then suggest future research and clinical practice questions to holistically appreciate the complexity of older adults with cancer's experiences and fully integrate the team-based approach to best serve this population.
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Keywords: Assessment, Cancer-related cognitive decline, Older adults, Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Gerontology, Oncology, Review, Journal Article
ISSN: 1879-4068
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Note: Funding Information: Dr. Pergolotti and Kelley Covington receive salary from ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical. Dr. Van Dyk reports grants from NIH/NCI, grants from American Cancer Society, grants from Breast Cancer Research Foundation, during the conduct of the study. Dr. Padgett has received consulting fees from Carevive Systems. Dr. Battisti reports personal fees from Genomic Health, personal fees from Pfizer, outside the submitted work. The remaining authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. Publisher Copyright: © 2019 Elsevier Inc. Copyright: Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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