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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
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