Clinicians essential guidance for using geriatric assessment to enhance cancer care for older adults – American Cancer Society Journals

American Cancer Society Journals shared a post on LinkedIn:

“”We feel every older adult deserves a personalized approach to their care, and geriatric assessment is a key strategy to make that happen.” – Dr. Allison Magnuson and Dr. Melissa Kah Poh Loh of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

ICYMI: A new Open Access review in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians offers clinicians essential guidance for using geriatric assessment (GA) to enhance cancer care for older adults. GA can help predict outcomes, tailor interventions, and improve overall quality of life while reducing treatment-related complications.”

Geriatric assessment for the practicing clinician: The why, what, and how

Authors: Allison Magnuson, Melissa Kah Poh Loh, Fiona Stauffer, William Dale, Nikesha Gilmore, Sindhuja Kadambi, Heidi Klepin, Kaitlin Kyi , Lisa Lowenstein, Tanyanika Phillips, Erika Ramsdale, Melody K Schiaffino, John F. Simmons, Grant Williams, Jason Zittel, Supriya Mohile

Source: American Cancer Society Journals/LinkedIn

Allison Magnuson is board certified geriatrician and medical oncologist at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She focuses on the treatment of older adults with breast cancer. Magnuson’s research focuses on the intersection of cancer, aging and cognition. She is the Director of the Specialized Oncology Care and Research in the Elderly (SOCARE) Clinic at the University of Rochester.

Melissa (Kah Poh) Loh is a senior fellow in geriatric hematology/oncology at the University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Loh’s primary interest is the development and evaluation of mobile health behavioral and supportive care interventions for older adults with cancer. She completed her internship and residency at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine.