Fitness check for older adults starting chemotherapy
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple questionnaire can help doctors better understand how well older patients can handle chemotherapy. The goal is to make treatment safer and more personalized.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a solid tumor cancer (not leukemia or lymphoma).
- You are about to start chemotherapy (you may also receive other treatments).
- If you are part of the comparison group, your medical records must be complete and available.
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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