Falls in older adults with cancer: a systematic review of prevalence, injurious falls, and impact on cancer treatment.

Schroder SattarShabbir M H AlibhaiSandra L SpoelstraRouhi FazelzadMartine T E Puts

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2016)

Falls and fall-related injuries are common in older cancer patients. However, little is known about circumstances of falls and impact of falls on cancer treatment. Many known fall predictors in community-dwelling OA have not been explored in oncology. More research is needed to address gaps in these areas.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
risk factors
papillary thyroid
lymph node metastasis
drug induced