Impact of geriatric assessment for the therapeutic decision-making of breast cancer: results of a French survey. AFSOS and SOFOG collaborative work.
Claire FalandryIvan KrakowskiHervé CuréElisabeth CarolaPierre SoubeyranOlivier GuérinHélène GaudinGilles FreyerPublished in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2017)
Geriatric covariates become an increasing concern in the decision-making process. This survey also suggests an insufficient use of validated chemotherapy regimens. To date, age remains a risk factor for heterogeneity in oncologic practice justifying a persistent effort for elaborating and disclosing specific recommendations.