Memory Lapses During Cancer Treatment? What is Chemo Brain?
Ever walked into a room and forgotten why, or misplaced your phone only to find it in your hand? These small cognitive glitches can become more noticeable with age. Add a cancer diagnosis to the mix, and concerns about memory and thinking can feel overwhelming. This complex interplay, explored in the video “Chemo Brain” in […]
Improve Cancer Care for the Seniors with this Very Important Assessment.
For too long, cancer treatment decisions for older adults were heavily influenced by a single number: their chronological age. However, as beautifully explored in “The Evolution of Geriatric Oncology: From the 90s to Now,” we’ve undergone a profound shift, moving beyond this oversimplified approach to truly personalize care. The 1990s marked “the awakening,” where the […]
This Type of Precised Radiation Might Help Some Seniors with Cancer.
Navigating the complexities of cancer in older adults requires a blend of cutting-edge medicine and profound compassion. It’s a topic I’m passionate about, and it’s beautifully illustrated in a recent video, “Pancreatic Cancer in an 85-Year-Old: A Doctor’s Hard Call.” The video delves into the challenging case of an 85-year-old patient with pancreatic cancer, for […]
Revolutionizing Geriatric Surgery: Why Frailty, Not Age, is the Key to Safer Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer
For older adults facing colorectal cancer surgery, the focus is shifting from chronological age to a more crucial factor: frailty. A recent video from “The Geriatric Oncologist” titled “The Essential Guide to Safe Surgery for Elderly Patients with Colorectal Cancer” highlights this paradigm shift, supported by guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Rectal […]