Embracing the complexity: Older adults with cancer-related cognitive decline-A Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology Position Paper

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2020-03

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Pergolotti, Mackenzi
Battisti, Nicolò Matteo Luca
Padgett, Lynne
Sleight, Alix G
Abdallah, Maya
Newman, Robin
Van Dyk, Kathleen
Covington, Kelley R
Williams, Grant R
van den Bos, F

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Abstract

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.

Keywords

Assessment, Cancer-related cognitive decline, Older adults, Rehabilitation, Taverne, Geriatrics and Gerontology, Oncology, Review, Journal Article

Citation

Pergolotti, M, Battisti, N M L, Padgett, L, Sleight, A G, Abdallah, M, Newman, R, Van Dyk, K, Covington, K R, Williams, G R, van den Bos, F, Pollock, Y, Salerno, E A, Magnuson, A, Gattás-Vernaglia, I F & Ahles, T A 2020, 'Embracing the complexity : Older adults with cancer-related cognitive decline-A Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology Position Paper', Journal of geriatric oncology, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 237-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgo.2019.09.002