New tool aims to personalize cancer care for seniors

NCT ID NCT05871008

Summary

This study is testing a new system designed to give doctors a more complete picture of an older patient's overall health and life circumstances when planning cancer treatment. It combines questions about aging, daily function, mental health, and social needs like housing and food access into one streamlined assessment. The goal is to see if this integrated tool can be easily used in clinics and helps doctors create more personalized, supportive care plans for patients aged 65 and older with various cancers.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Hospital

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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