New tool helps doctors identify which older cancer patients need intensive care

Researchers have developed a quick screening test that identifies frailty in elderly cancer patients, allowing oncologists to tailor treatments and predict who faces higher complications. The tool could help hospitals allocate resources more efficiently and improve treatment decisions for a rapidly growing patient population.

Originaltitel: Multidimensional Oncological Frailty Scale (MOFS): A New Quick-To-Use Tool for Detecting Frailty and Stratifying Risk in Older Patients with Cancer-Development and Validation Pilot Study