title: Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Acute Myeloid Leukemia in the Elderly.
abstract: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are hematologic diseases that frequently affect older adults. Treatment is challenging. Management of older adults with MDS and AML needs to be individualized, accounting for both the heterogeneity of disease biology and patient characteristics, which can influence life expectancy and treatment tolerance. Clinical trials accounting for the heterogeneity of tumor biology and physiologic changes of aging are needed to define optimal standards of care. This article highlights key evidence related to the management of older adults with MDS and AML and highlights future directions for research.
authors.affiliation: Section on Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. Electronic address: hklepin@wakehealth.edu.
authors.forename: Heidi D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Klepin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015897:Comorbidity; D019468:Disease Management; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000628:therapy*; D008017:Life Expectancy; D009190:Myelodysplastic Syndromes / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support
keywords: Acute myeloid leukemia; Elderly; Management; Myelodysplasia; Older; Treatment