Role of chemotherapy and novel biological agents in the treatment of elderly patients with colorectal cancer

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2008; 14(12): 1812-1822
Published online Mar 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1812

Table 1 Comprehensive geriatric assessment

Measure	Description
Function	Activities of daily living (ADL)
	Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
	Performance status (PS)
Health	Number of co-morbid conditions
Socio-economic status	Income, education, living conditions, caregiver
Geriatric syndromes	Dementia (Mini-mental state examination, MMSE)
	Delirium
	Depression (Geriatric depression scale, GDS)
	Incontinence, failure to thrive, neglect and abuse
Pharmacy	Polypharmacy (other medications being taken)
Nutrition	Mini nutritional assessment

Citation: Rosati G, Bilancia D. Role of chemotherapy and novel biological agents in the treatment of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(12): 1812-1822
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i12/1812.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.1812