About Me
Dr. Armin Shahrokni, THE Geriatric Oncologist, is a highly accomplished, triple board certified Geriatrician and Medical Oncologist with a distinguished career dedicated to improving the care and outcomes of older adults with cancer. He is a nationally recognized leader in developing and implementing innovative digital health technologies, including the electronic Rapid Fitness Assessment (eRFA), to streamline geriatric assessment and predict postoperative outcomes.
Our Mission
OUR MISSION is to empower older adults and elderly with cancer and their caregivers with trusted, clear, and compassionate information. As a leading resource in Geriatric Oncology, we provide expert guidance to help you navigate the complexities of cancer treatment for seniors, enabling them to make informed decisions with confidence and dignity.
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ALL DOCUMENTS, CONTENTS, AND MATERIALS POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE ARE JUST INFORMATIONAL. THEY ARE AIMED AT EMPOWERING OLDER ADULTS WITH CANCER AND/OR THEIR CAREGIVERS.
THE MATERIALS , ANY OF ALL OF THEM, DOES NOT AND SHOULD NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR CONVERSATION AND DISCUSSION WITH YOUR OWN CANCER CARE PROVIDERS AND/OR OTHER CARE PROVIDERS.
VISITING THIS WEBSITE AND/OR INTERACTING WITH DIFFERENT CONTENTS AND/OR OWNERS OF THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PATIENT-DOCTOR RELATIONSHIP.
Video Library
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A Geriatric Oncology Blueprint: Personalizing Cancer Treatment for Older Adults
Caring for older adults with cancer presents unique challenges that go far beyond chronological age.
If You are Older than Age 75 and About to Undergo Cancer Surgery; Reduce Your Risk of Dying by Asking for this Simple Intervention.
For older adults, major cancer surgery presents a unique set of challenges where chronological age
A Geriatric Oncology Blueprint: Personalizing Cancer Treatment for Older Adults
Caring for older adults with cancer presents unique challenges that go far beyond chronological age.
If You are Older than Age 75 and About to Undergo Cancer Surgery; Reduce Your Risk of Dying by Asking for this Simple Intervention.
For older adults, major cancer surgery presents a unique set of challenges where chronological age
Chapter 7 – Learn About the Reasons Seniors with Cancer Fall and What You Can Do About It.
When you enter cancer treatment, your focus is naturally directed toward scans, lab numbers, infusion dates, and surgical plans. You
Chapter 6:As a Senior with Cancer, You Need to Distinguish between “Chemo-Brain,” Dementia, and Delirium
When you or someone you love is navigating cancer treatment in older age, the body often takes center stage. Blood
Resources
Seniors with Cancer; Safe Bed Transfer with these Equipments
Bed transfer rails anchor under the mattress, giving the patient an unmoving handle to turn
Seniors with Cancer [with Difficulty Bending to Wash Feet]? Use Long-Handled Ergonomic Bath Sponge with Contoured Wand
A long-handled bath sponge allows patients to wash their lower legs, feet, and back without
Seniors with Cancer; Safe Bed Transfer with these Equipments
Bed transfer rails anchor under the mattress, giving the patient an unmoving handle to turn
Seniors with Cancer [with Difficulty Bending to Wash Feet]? Use Long-Handled Ergonomic Bath Sponge with Contoured Wand
A long-handled bath sponge allows patients to wash their lower legs, feet, and back without