Using a health screening tool for older adults with cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial is testing a simple health questionnaire (the sG8) for older adults with cancer. The goal is to see if this screening tool helps doctors better understand your overall health and plan your treatment. It is for people aged 65 and older who are about to start a systemic therapy (like chemo or immunotherapy).
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have a confirmed cancer diagnosis (from a biopsy or pathology report).
- Your doctor plans to start a treatment that works throughout your body (like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy).
- Your doctor expects you to live longer than 3 months (12 weeks).
- You are willing to complete a short health questionnaire called the sG8.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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