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.
PLEASE READ THIS CRITICAL DISCLAIMER:
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.
Safer Surgery for Seniors: Study Shows Geriatric Team Care is Associated with Reduction in Mortality
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.
Safer Surgery for Seniors: Study Shows Geriatric Team Care is Associated with Reduction in Mortality
For older adults, major cancer surgery presents a unique set of challenges where chronological age
When Surgery Isn’t the Only Answer: Navigating Multiple Diagnoses in Your 80s
At a Glance: Key Takeaways Introduction: The “Overwhelming” Scan In my 12 years of practicing geriatric oncology, I’ve sat across
Navigating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Your late 80s: What Really Matters
At a Glance: Key Takeaways Introduction: A Different Perspective on a Tough Diagnosis In my 12 years of practicing geriatric
Resources
Navigating Cancer in Older Adults: Insights from ASCO
Optimizing cancer care for older adults is a critical focus for the American Society of
National Cancer Institute and Geriatric Oncology
The National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences focuses on the intricate
Navigating Cancer in Older Adults: Insights from ASCO
Optimizing cancer care for older adults is a critical focus for the American Society of
National Cancer Institute and Geriatric Oncology
The National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences focuses on the intricate