Estudo randomizado | Avaliação geriátrica pode reduzir os efeitos tóxicos da quimioterapia em idosos com câncer.

Geriatric Assessment–Driven Intervention (GAIN) on Chemotherapy-Related Toxic Effects in Older Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link para o resumo – $ para o texto completo)

Comentário: Older adults receiving additional supportive care services experience fewer side effects from chemotherapy – City of Hope National Medical Center

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Randomized trial with 604 older patients with cancer starting a new chemo regimen showed the incidence of grade 3 or higher chemo-related toxic effects was significantly lower in those who underwent a geriatric assessment-driven intervention https://t.co/QtOgmLDRU1

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