Abstract
8162 Background: As the cancer (CA) population ages, a brief, comprehensive measure is needed to help characterize the “functional age” of a patient (pt), in order to optimize treatment decisions and stratify outcomes based on factors other than chronological age. The purpose of this study was to develop a brief CGA for older pts with CA and to determine the feasibility of administering this assessment. Methods: The geriatrics and oncology literature were reviewed to choose validated measures commonly used in geriatric assessment across the following domains: functional status, comorbidity, cognition, psychological status, social functioning and support, and nutritional status. Criteria applied to measure selection included: reliability, validity, and brevity. The CGA was largely self-administered or administered by a trained research assistant if pts required assistance. Results: 43 pts (mean age 74.4; range 65–87) receiving chemo for breast CA, lung CA, colorectal CA, or lymphoma were enrolled. 68% had ...
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