Health questionnaire for older adults starting cancer treatment
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study is testing a short questionnaire (the sG8 scale) to help doctors better understand the overall health of older adults with cancer. By answering a few questions, you may help doctors plan treatments that are safer and more effective for people your age.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have a confirmed cancer diagnosis (for example, from a biopsy or pathology report).
- Your doctor has recommended a treatment that goes through your whole body, like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.
- You are expected to live at least 3 more months (12 weeks).
- You are willing to answer questions for a short health assessment (called the sG8 scale).
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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