Publications by authors named "Anais Hernandez-Marfil"
Cancer Nurs
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The International Society of Geriatric Oncology advises that older cancer patients undergo a geriatric evaluation prior to treatment to assess their health status.
- A study involving 362 older adults (75+) with lung or gynecological cancer found that over half were at risk of health deterioration, with significant agreement between frailty assessments using different evaluation methods.
- Implementing telephone-based frailty screenings can help healthcare providers tailor cancer treatment plans, enhancing patient care by addressing individual health risks and needs.
