Amalia J. Stefanou , Betzaira Childers , Diana L. Castillo , Heather Freeman , Alice Yu , Mohammad Al-Jumayli , Martine Extermann , Daniel A. Anaya
{"title":"Evaluation of knowledge, perceptions of care, and current practice of geriatric surgical care at a dedicated cancer center: A survey study","authors":"Amalia J. Stefanou , Betzaira Childers , Diana L. Castillo , Heather Freeman , Alice Yu , Mohammad Al-Jumayli , Martine Extermann , Daniel A. Anaya","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2025.102836","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2025.102836","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102836"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145781110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Abdallah , A. Bukhari , S. Sabesan , W. Faiaz , U. Emmenegger , R. Jin , D. Khalaf , R. Lee , D. Ly , N. Jebanesan , C. Hernandez Favela , N. Segal , M. Krzyzanowska , E. Soto-Perez-de-Celis , S. Sridhar , L. Moody , E. Papadopoulos , R. Glicksman , J. Bender , A. Mathew , M. Puts
{"title":"Qualitative analysis of participants' interviews in a supportive care trial of geriatric assessment and/or remote symptom monitoring in older men with advanced prostate cancer","authors":"S. Abdallah , A. Bukhari , S. Sabesan , W. Faiaz , U. Emmenegger , R. Jin , D. Khalaf , R. Lee , D. Ly , N. Jebanesan , C. Hernandez Favela , N. Segal , M. Krzyzanowska , E. Soto-Perez-de-Celis , S. Sridhar , L. Moody , E. Papadopoulos , R. Glicksman , J. Bender , A. Mathew , M. Puts","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102867","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102867","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102867"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147449044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Chiusole , C. Soldà , F. Nichetti , F. Bergamo , D. Bimbatti , M. Maruzzo , P. Iannizzi , S. Vizzaccaro , E. Bergo , C. Curreri , G. Gasparini , G. Sergi , S. Lonardi , A. Brunello
{"title":"Management of older cancer patients in a high volume center with onco-geriatric service: Pattern of referrals and outcomes","authors":"B. Chiusole , C. Soldà , F. Nichetti , F. Bergamo , D. Bimbatti , M. Maruzzo , P. Iannizzi , S. Vizzaccaro , E. Bergo , C. Curreri , G. Gasparini , G. Sergi , S. Lonardi , A. Brunello","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102886","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102886","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102886"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147449168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Risk factors for venous thromboembolism in older patients with malignant solid tumors: A systematic review","authors":"Xue Hu , Dan Zhou , Lin Su , Wenwu Cheng , Li Mo","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102894","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102894","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>We aimed to systematically analyze the risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients aged ≥60 years with malignant solid tumors to facilitate targeted prevention.</div></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><div>We searched Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCIE, and SCOPUS databases for articles from inception to April 24, 2024. Article quality was assessed via the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, with data extracted independently by two reviewers and thematically categorized.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Sixteen studies (<em>n</em> = 964,290 patients) were included. VTE incidence varied significantly by cancer type, ranging from 1.2% (prostate cancer) to 20.3% (colorectal cancer). Twenty-nine distinct risk factors were identified across five domains: (1) Treatment-related: chemotherapy (significant risk factor in 8/9 studies), radiotherapy, and targeted therapy. (2) Disease-related: advanced tumor stage (reported in 56% of studies) and high-risk cancer types (pancreatic and colorectal). (3) Comorbidity-related: cardiovascular disease (44% of studies), kidney disease, and a VTE history (strongest predictor, hazard ratio = 5.4–20.1). (4) Sociodemographic: Black race (highest risk), female sex (increased risk for colorectal/renal cancer), and older age. (5) Laboratory: elevated D-dimer level (≥600 μg/L) and low partial pressure of oxygen (<75 mmHg). An “age paradox” was observed: while age is a risk factor, the relative contribution of cancer to VTE diminished with age, and the observed VTE incidence decreased in very old individuals (≥85 years), likely due to competing mortality.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>The risk of VTE in older patients with solid tumors is multidimensional. Current risk models are inadequate. Future tools must integrate tumor characteristics, treatment exposures, geriatric-specific factors (comorbidities, frailty), and bleeding risk to optimize personalized thromboprophylaxis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102894"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Torka, A. Joseph, A. Boardman, P. Caron, K. David, Z. Epstein-Peterson, L. Falchi, P. Ghione, S. Horwitz, A. Intlekofer, W. Johnson, J. Lue, E. Luttwak, A. Moskowitz, A. Noy, C. Owens, M. Palomba, R. Steiner, R. Stuver, S. Vardhana, A. Kumar
{"title":"Factors informing optimal management of older adults (OA) with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) amidst a changing therapeutic landscape: Lessons from a 25-year institutional experience","authors":"P. Torka, A. Joseph, A. Boardman, P. Caron, K. David, Z. Epstein-Peterson, L. Falchi, P. Ghione, S. Horwitz, A. Intlekofer, W. Johnson, J. Lue, E. Luttwak, A. Moskowitz, A. Noy, C. Owens, M. Palomba, R. Steiner, R. Stuver, S. Vardhana, A. Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102860","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102860","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102860"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147448490","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Borquez , R. Quilodrán , G. Godoy , C. Cabrera , G. Gajardo
{"title":"Evaluation protocol for older adults with hematologic malignancies in a Latin American Cancer Center","authors":"S. Borquez , R. Quilodrán , G. Godoy , C. Cabrera , G. Gajardo","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102878","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102878","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102878"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147448723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Dulak , D. Trapani , Y. Romero , E. Soto Pérez de Celis
{"title":"Inclusion of older adult-specific policies in national cancer control plans (NCCPs) and non-communicable disease plans (NCDPs)","authors":"D. Dulak , D. Trapani , Y. Romero , E. Soto Pérez de Celis","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102871","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102871","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102871"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147448958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Senior adult oncology program at Moffitt Cancer Center- An innovative multidisciplinary care approach","authors":"M. Extermann","doi":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102903","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102903","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Senior Adult Oncology Program at Moffitt is a pioneering Geriatric Oncology Care Model that focuses on a multi-disciplinary team approach to optimizing care of older adults. The team is comprised of dedicated medical oncologists, nurse practioners, medical assistants, nursing team, dietician, social work, and pharmacy who assess and treat the patient with a comprehensive approach, not only focusing on the cancer, but also addressing any physical, nutritional, and psychosocial issues that could impact their care.</div><div>Our approach starts with a nurse initiating a phone call to the patient within 72 hours of appointment scheduling. During this call, the SAOP3 Questionnaire is performed to identify any needs prior to the visit. If there is a negative screen, the patient proceeds with usual care and management with the oncologist. If there is a positive screen along a geriatric domain, this initiates further workup, and appointments are scheduled with the social work, dietician, and pharmacist for the day of the appointment. This allows patients to have a planned comprehensive evaluation on the day of the visit, without the burden of multiple followup appointments.</div><div>On the day of the visit, the medical assistant guides the patient to perform the Timed Up and Go test after completing the vitals, and the clinic nurse completes a mini-COG with the patient during the nursing evaluation. These evaluations are given to the oncologist prior to the oncologist’s visit with the patient. Once they have been completely evaluated, a treatment plan is made, taking into account all the other assessments that have been performed by the team. This plan is then discussed at a weekly tumor board, which is attended by all members of the program to get final input on the plan of care.</div><div>Throughout the patient’s care at Moffitt, the SAOP3, TUG, and mini-COG may be repeated at varying intervals, such as changes in treatment, after hospitalizations, or after falls. This is an ongoing area of research within our team to identify optimal time points for repetition of these assessments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":15943,"journal":{"name":"Journal of geriatric oncology","volume":"17 2","pages":"Article 102903"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147449068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}