title: Models of Care in Geriatric Oncology.
abstract: Cancer is common in older adults and the approach to cancer treatment and supportive measures in this age group is continuously evolving. Incorporating geriatric assessment (GA) into the care of the older patient with cancer has been shown to be feasible and predictive of outcomes, and there are unique aspects of the traditional geriatric domains that can be considered in this population. Geriatric assessment-guided interventions can also be developed to support patients during their treatment course. There are several existing models of incorporating geriatrics into oncology care, including a consultative geriatric assessment, geriatrician "embedded" within an oncology clinic and primary management by a dual-trained geriatric oncologist. Although a geriatrician or geriatric oncologist leads the geriatric assessment, is it truly a multidisciplinary assessment, and often includes evaluation by a physical therapist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, social worker and nutritionist.
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Magnuson
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Dale
authors.affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohile
keywords: Geriatric Oncology; Geriatric assessment-guided interventions; Models of care