Embracing the complexity: older adults with cancer-related cognitive decline-A Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology position paper

Pergolotti, M.; Battisti, N.M.L.; Padgett, L.; Sleight, A.G.; Abdallah, M.; Newman, R.; ... ; Ahles, T.A. (2020)

Article / Letter to editor

Cancer-related cognitive decline (CRCD) may have particularly significant consequences for older adults, impacting their functional and physical abilities, level of independence, ability to make decisions, treatment adherence, overall quality of life, and ultimately survival. In honor of Dr. Hurria's work we explore and examine multiple types of screening, assessment and non-pharmacologic treatments for CRCD. We then suggest future research and clinical practice questions to holistically appreciate the complexity of older adults with cancer's experiences and fully integrate the team-based approach to best serve this population. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

• Cancer-related cognitive decline
• Rehabilitation
• Older adults
• Assessment

• All authors: Pergolotti, M.; Battisti, N.M.L.; Padgett, L.; Sleight, A.G.; Abdallah, M.; Newman, R.; Dyk, K. van; Covington, K.R.; Williams, G.R.; Bos, F. van den; Pollock, Y.; Salerno, E.A.; Magnuson, A.; Gattas-Vernaglia, I.F.; Ahles, T.A.
• Date: 2020-03-01
• Journal: Journal of Geriatric Oncology
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 237 - 243
• DOI: doi:10.1016/j.jgo.2019.09.002
• Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1879406819301808?via%...