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01-06-2022 | Care | Geriatric Oncology (L Balducci, Section Editor)

Challenges of Survivorship for Older Adults Diagnosed with Cancer

Authors: Margaret I. Fitch, Irene Nicoll, Lorelei Newton, Fay J. Strohschein

Published in: Current Oncology Reports | Issue 6/2022

Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this brief review is to highlight significant recent developments in survivorship research and care of older adults following cancer treatment. The aim is to provide insight into care and support needs of older adults during cancer survivorship as well as directions for future research.

Recent Findings

The numbers of older adult cancer survivors are increasing globally. Increased attention to the interaction between age-related and cancer-related concerns before, during, and after cancer treatment is needed to optimize outcomes and quality of life among older adult survivors. Issues of concern to older survivors, and ones associated with quality of life, include physical and cognitive functioning and emotional well-being. Maintaining activities of daily living, given limitations imposed by cancer treatment and other comorbidities, is of primary importance to older survivors. Evidence concerning the influence of income and rurality, experiences in care coordination and accessing services, and effectiveness of interventions remains scant for older adults during survivorship.

Summary

There is a clear need for further research relating to tailored intervention and health care provider knowledge and education. Emerging issues, such as the use of medical assistance in dying, must be considered in this population.

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Title: Challenges of Survivorship for Older Adults Diagnosed with Cancer
Authors: Margaret I. Fitch
Irene Nicoll
Lorelei Newton
Fay J. Strohschein
Publication date: 01-06-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Care
Published in: Current Oncology Reports / Issue 6/2022
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-022-01255-7

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