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A Simple Tool For Predicting Chemotherapy Toxicity in Older Adults
This prospective multicenter study presents an 11-item model for predicting chemotherapy toxicity in older adults with cancer. Its stratification schema identified older adults at low (30%), intermediate (52%), or high (83%) risk for chemotherapy toxicity. -
CME Objectives\Questions
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Illustrative case Series: Management of Multiple Myeloma in the Oldest Old
An 88-year-old woman with history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease with baseline creatinine of 1.8 meq/dL, and osteoarthritis was seen in the emergency room for worsening pain in the right shoulder and fatigue over 2 weeks. Her son denied any recent illnesses, falls, changes in appetite, or change in urinary or bowel habits. -
Comorbidities and Breast Cancer Survival: Lessons from the ATAC Trial
In an analysis of a subset of breast cancer patients enrolled in the ATAC trial, it was apparent that age influences the risk of recurrence, and age and comorbidities significantly influence the risk of death without recurrence. The authors suggest assessment of comorbidities should be incorporated into decisions regarding adjuvant therapies. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care
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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care