Estudo randomizado: Quimioterapia de intensidade reduzida em pacientes idosos frágeis com câncer gastresofágico avançado propicia uma melhor experiência ao paciente, sem perda significativa no controle da doença.

Efficacy of Reduced-Intensity Chemotherapy With Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine on Quality of Life and Cancer Control Among Older and Frail Patients With Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer: The GO2 Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology

Comentário: Lowering Chemo Dose Achieved Happier Patients, Good Outcomes in Elderly GI Cancer Patients – Physician’s Weekly

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The GO2 trial tested reduced intensity of chemo for pts w adv gastroesophageal cancer & found reducing intensity led to comparable survival but w improved patient experience, & decision-making can be enhanced using geriatric assessment https://t.co/DtZOXcozo7 #GeriOnc

— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) May 13, 2021