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Eur J Surg Oncol
; 36 Suppl 1: S18-22, 2010 Sep.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20591605
ABSTRACT
This rapidly expanding cancer patient group benefits of specialist care. The use of frailty assessment tools is mandatory in clinical practice and in medical reporting. A fair risk-benefits balance should be kept in mind at all times; patients' requests and expectations should be prioritised. Aggressive surgical treatment should not be neglected in principle, but alterative management should be considered at all times.