Study of older adults with digestive cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study checks how well different care plans work for people age 75 and older who have digestive cancer and are about to start chemotherapy or targeted therapy. The goal is to improve treatment support and outcomes by doing a detailed, multidisciplinary evaluation.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years old or older
- You can carry out daily activities with limited assistance (performance status 0–2)
- You have digestive cancer at any stage, and your doctor plans chemotherapy or targeted therapy for at least 24 weeks
- You may have had earlier chemotherapy for the same cancer, but the study is focused on your current digestive cancer care
- You’re expected to live at least 3 months
- You can speak, read, and understand French and can sign consent
Quick eligibility check
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