Do you implement an age cut-off for determining use of adjuvant chemotherapy for Stage III ER+ PR+ breast CA?
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Medical Oncology · MOSC Medical College Kolenchery
No. But, I carefully assess functional age based on patient's daily activity level. If the patient has poor functional status, and has a high risk of cancer recurrence, I use clinical judgement to determine the value of adjuvant chemotherapy and discuss the pros/cons with the patient.
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Medical Oncology · Winship Cancer Institute and Emory University School of Medicine
No, I do not utilize a specific age cutoff for determination of chemotherapy utilization. The health status of older patients can vary significantly, and chronologic age has not been identified as a reliable predictor in treatment decision making. I consider various clinical features, including co-m...