title: Issues in the Management of Esophagogastric Cancer in Geriatric Patients.
abstract: Esophagogastric cancers predominantly affect older adults; however, older patients are less likely to be recommended for both curative and palliative treatment. Older patients have unique challenges that need to be addressed during their oncologic care. Tools such as complete geriatric assessments may help to better identify fit older adults and stratify patients for aggressive treatment strategies. This review evaluates the current knowledge and the remaining challenges in optimally managing elderly patients with esophagogastric cancers.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 500 Westchester Avenue, West Harrison, NY 10604, USA. Electronic address: wone@mskcc.org.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Won
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care
keywords: Elderly; Esophagogastric cancer; Geriatric assessment; Geriatric oncology