Treatment Outcomes in Older Adults with Cancer (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editor
Interests: outcomes; cancer rehabilitation; health services research; geriatric assessment; geriatric oncology; quality of life; occupational therapy; physical therapy; speech therapy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is the second edition of the previous Special Issue entitled "Treatment Outcomes in Older Adults with Cancer".
Aging is a major risk factor for cancer, and in fact, by 2040, more than 76% of adults with cancer will be over the age of 65. While many older adults can have complex healthcare needs at time of diagnosis, including comorbid conditions and pre-existing physical or cognitive impairments, aging is a heterogeneous process. Determining who is at a higher risk for complications and functional decline from cancer and its cancer treatment and who is robust and able to tolerate full treatment is critical. Yet, gaps in understanding the needs of and treatment outcomes of older adults with cancer, including the impact of supportive services to address the needs of this population, remain. This Special Issue will highlight outcomes in older adults with cancer, covering innovative models of care and treatments, approaches and results in cancer treatment.
Dr. Mackenzi Pergolotti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- older adults with cancer
- geriatric oncology
- geriatric assessment
- supportive care
- palliative care
- cancer rehabilitation
- nutrition
- physical activity
- functional status
- survivorship
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