A single-centre study evaluating a geriatric screening tool in oncology phase I trial patients.
Mary Van ZylAnne BarellBridget CooleyJanet HanwellJosie ParlakUdai BanerjiJohann De BonoAdam SharpJuanita LopezNicolo Matteo Luca BattistiAnna MinchomPublished in: Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.) (2024)
In conclusion, routine geriatric screening withSAOP3 was feasible and identified areas of patient need. Results highlight the prevalence of psychological distress and cognitive impairment. Geriatric screening offers an opportunity for prehabilitation prior to trial and support during trial participation to optimise safety and improve trial access.