Role of chemotherapy and novel biological agents in the treatment of elderly patients with colorectal cancer

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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2008; 14(12): 1812-1822
Published online Mar 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1812

Table 2 Classification of patients into 3 treatment categories based on CGA

Group	Description	Treatment
1	Healthy, good PS	Standard cancer treatment
2	Partially dependent, ≤ 2 comorbidities
	Life expectancy shortened by cancer
	if can tolerate treatment	Standard cancer treatment
	if cannot tolerate treatment	Palliation
	Life expectancy not shortened by cancer	Palliation
3	Frail patients who are totally dependent with ≥ 3 comorbidities or 1 geriatric syndrome	Palliation

Citation: Rosati G, Bilancia D. Role of chemotherapy and novel biological agents in the treatment of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(12): 1812-1822
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i12/1812.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.1812