PURPOSE: Assess patient- and clinical-related variables associated with targeted cancer treatments (TTs) for adults ≥85 years of age. RATIONALE: TTs have pathway-specific side effects that negatively affect QoL and medication adherence, which may reduce TT efficacy. Research has not focused on patients aged ≥85 years; therefore, the scope of TT use in this age group is not understood. METHODS: We conducted an electronic medical record review to identify individuals ≥85 years treated with TT. RESULTS: The sample (N = 295) was 53.5% male, 41% married/partnered, and 73.7% Caucasian. Common cancer types included breast (26.3%), prostate (31.3%), and leukemia (14.1%). Only one-third (n = 98) of the sample had TT side effects noted in their patient chart. CONCLUSIONS: Patients aged ≥85 years took similar TTs and experienced similar side effects as reported by research of younger patients; however, symptom experience was not well-reported.
PURPOSE: Assess patient- and clinical-related variables associated with targeted cancer treatments (TTs) for adults ≥85 years of age. RATIONALE: TTs have pathway-specific side effects that negatively affect QoL and medication adherence, which may reduce TT efficacy. Research has not focused on patients aged ≥85 years; therefore, the scope of TT use in this age group is not understood. METHODS: We conducted an electronic medical record review to identify individuals ≥85 years treated with TT. RESULTS: The sample (N = 295) was 53.5% male, 41% married/partnered, and 73.7% Caucasian. Common cancer types included breast (26.3%), prostate (31.3%), and leukemia (14.1%). Only one-third (n = 98) of the sample had TT side effects noted in their patient chart. CONCLUSIONS:Patients aged ≥85 years took similar TTs and experienced similar side effects as reported by research of younger patients; however, symptom experience was not well-reported.
Authors: Sheindel Ifrah Goldfeiz; Miriam Knoll; Reshma Jagsi; Chana Weinstock; James W Pennebaker; Linda Samuels; Daniel C Edelman Journal: Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle) Date: 2020-09-28