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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Apr 1.
Published in final edited form as: Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2016 Dec 18;39(2):170–182. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2016.1247070
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E1. Screening for common cancers of older adults.
E2. Having a broad understanding of cancer therapies (e.g., curative vs. palliative intent, potential toxicities, goals of care) for treatment of common cancers in older adults (i.e., prostate, breast, colorectal, lung, lymphoma).
E3. Assessing cognitive status within the framework of cancer care decision-making capacity.
E4. Assessing for geriatric syndromes that may potentially impact cancer therapy decision-making.
E5. Assessing for geriatric syndromes that may potentially impact cancer supportive care decision-making.
E6. Utilizing cancer-focused Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment instruments.
E7. Assessing and managing medical comorbidities throughout the patient’s cancer care.
E8. Assessing and optimizing functional status in fit older adult patients throughout their cancer care trajectory.
E9. Assessing and optimizing functional status in vulnerable older adult patients throughout their cancer care trajectory.
E10. Assessing and managing cancer-related pain.
E11. Assessing and managing adverse effects/events related to cancer therapy.
E12. Assessing and managing psychological issues throughout the patient’s cancer care trajectory.