COVID-19 in Older Individuals with Cancer: Problem and Potential Solutions.
Cancer Invest
; 39(3): 214-216, 2021 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-944075
ABSTRACT
The ongoing coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has radically affected medical practice and healthcare delivery in the United States and beyond. Its impact on vulnerable populations especially older adults battling cancer is striking. Older adults with baseline immunosenescence compounded with multimorbidity and reduced physiological reserves are at even higher risk of succumbing to infection. When it comes to older adults with cancer mortality, it often multifactorial with modifiable risk factors. A specific approach with attention to advance care planning and how cancer care is delivered coupled with a comprehensive geriatric assessment may ultimately be the key to improve overall survival.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Delivery of Health Care
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COVID-19
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Neoplasms
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Cancer Invest
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
07357907.2020.1852567
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