Comprehensive geriatric assessment in older patients with cancer: an external validation of the multidimensional prognostic index in a French prospective cohort study.

Evelyne LiuuChunyun HuSimon ValeroThomas BrunetAmelie JametMarie-Laure BureauAlberto PilottoPierre-Jean SaulnierMarc Paccalin

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2020)

In addition to established risk factors, MPI improves risk prediction of 1-year mortality. This practical prognostic tool may help to optimize management of these vulnerable patients.

Keyphrases

risk factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
physical activity
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
middle aged
community dwelling