Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Oncology Clinic in Toronto, Canada

Implementation of a Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Oncology Clinic in Toronto, Canada

Older adults with cancer tend to face more complex health needs than their younger counterparts. Patients > 65 years of age are recommended for comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) to capture and address age-related vulnerabilities. Access to geriatrics services is limited, and our baseline a...

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Main Authors:	Ines B. Menjak, Khloe Campos, Mark Pasetka, Arlene Budden, Elaine Curle, Leslie Gibson, Ewa Szumacher, Rajin Mehta
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:	Current Oncology
Subjects:	geriatric oncology geriatric assessment decision-making geriatric oncology clinic allied health
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/32/2/89
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