Implementation of the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score (CFS) into the Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust lung cancer practice

Greystoke, Alastair; Ward, Annie W.; Welford, Jenny; Rushton, Cynda Hylton; Short, Donald E; Todd, Adam; Rafferty, Ryan; Hunt, K.; Duncan, Laurence; Tanner, Lmsw Laura; Gardiner, J.

doi:10.1016/s0169-5002(20)30220-8

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“…In 2018, the lung team also joined the SCFN led by NHS Elect and implemented the Rockwood CFS early on in the cancer pathway to all those presenting with potential lung cancer [30]. Whilst not having a dedicated team for older cancer patients, similarly to the other sites within this network, the implementation of this tool was considered useful to the team and generated more in-depth discussions.…”

Section: Newcastle Upon Tynementioning

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The care of older cancer patients in the United Kingdom

Gomes¹,

Lewis²,

Morris³

et al. 2020

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The ageing population poses new challenges globally. Cancer care for older patients is one of these challenges, and it has a significant impact on societies. In the United Kingdom (UK), as the number of older cancer patients increases, the management of this group has become part of daily practice for most oncology teams in every geographical area. Older cancer patients are at a higher risk of both under-and over-treatment. Therefore, the assessment of a patient's biological age and effective organ functional reserve becomes paramount. This may then guide treatment decisions by better estimating a prognosis and the risk-to-benefit ratio of a given therapy to anticipate and mitigate against potential toxicities/difficulties. Moreover, older cancer patients are often affected by geriatric syndromes and other issues that impact their overall health, function and quality of life. Comprehensive geriatric assessments offer an opportunity to identify and address health problems which may then optimise one's fitness and well-being. Whilst it is widely accepted that older cancer patients may benefit from such an approach, resources are often scarce, and access to dedicated services and research remains limited to specific Review

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Section: Newcastle Upon Tynementioning

confidence: 99%