Safety and Efficacy of a First-Line Chemotherapy Tailored by G8 Score in Elderly Metastatic or Locally Advanced Gastric and Gastro-Esophageal Cancer Patients: A Real-World Analysis

Safety and Efficacy of a First-Line Chemotherapy Tailored by G8 Score in Elderly Metastatic or Locally Advanced Gastric and Gastro-Esophageal Cancer Patients: A Real-World Analysis

Introduction: Gastric (GC) and gastro-esophageal cancer (GEC) are common neoplasms in the elderly. However, in clinical practice, the correct strategy for elderly patients who might benefit from chemotherapy (CT) is unknown. Prospective data are still poor. In this context, we performed a retrospect...

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Main Authors: Ina Valeria Zurlo, Carmelo Pozzo, Antonia Strippoli, Samantha Mignogna, Michele Basso, Raffaella Vivolo, Giovanni Trovato, Michele Ciaburri, Franco Morelli, Emilio Bria, Silvana Leo, Giampaolo Tortora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
gastric cancer
elderly
toxicity
G8 score
comprehensive geriatric assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/7/5/107

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