Geriatric care to improve cancer treatment in older patients
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at whether adding special geriatric (older-adult) care to standard cancer treatment helps older patients manage their health better. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce treatment complications.
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Who can take part
- You must be 75 years old or older.
- You need a confirmed diagnosis of solid cancer or blood cancer (like leukemia or lymphoma).
- You must be starting your first treatment, or a new treatment after a six-month or longer break.
- Your treatment will happen at a daycare hospital (no overnight stay).
- You need to have social security coverage and be able to give informed consent.
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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