Health-related quality of life and oncologic outcomes after surgery in older adults with colorectal cancer.

Andrew M BlakelyDayana ChansonF Lennie WongOliver S EngStephen M SentovichKurt A MelstromLily L LaiYuman FongVirginia Sun

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

The potential overall survival benefit of oncologic surgery is diminished by declines in physical and mental health. Early identification of older surgical patients at risk for functional and HRQOL declines may improve survival following colorectal cancer surgery.

Keyphrases

mental health
minimally invasive
physical activity
coronary artery bypass
robot assisted
surgical site infection
rectal cancer
radical prostatectomy
free survival
prostate cancer
percutaneous coronary intervention
coronary artery disease
community dwelling
atrial fibrillation
glycemic control