Frailty and outcomes in older cancer patients

Author(s):
Vlies, E. van der
Published
2021
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis addresses current treatment strategies in older cancer patients, as well as the consequences of these decisions for clinical outcomes. In addition, this thesis investigated the value of frailty assessment in different cancer populations and described the implementation of a multidisciplinary team approach in frail older cancer patients.

Older patientsFrailtyCancerQuality of lifeFrailty assessmentMultidisciplinary team approachPrehabilitation
Defense date
2021-09-29
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Bos, W.J.W.
Advisor(s)
Los, M.; Noordzij, P.G.
Committee member(s)
Portielje, J.E.A.; Mooijaart, S.P.; Verhoef, C.; Emmelot-Vonk, M.H.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3213841
ISBN(s)
9789464166453