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G8 Geriatric Screening Before Cancer Treatment

Eight questions; a score of 14 or less means a full geriatric assessment is needed

Updated: 27 October 20261 min read2 references

Geriatric screening before cancer treatment (age 70 and over). A score of 14 or less means a full geriatric assessment is needed.

Food intake declined over the past 3 months
Weight loss during the past 3 months
Mobility
Neuropsychological problems
BMI
More than 3 medicines per day
How does the patient rate their health compared with people of the same age?
Age

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An aid for clinicians; it does not replace clinical judgement, local protocols or the drug label. Double-check every result before prescribing.

Use

In a few minutes, G8 identifies patients who benefit from a comprehensive geriatric assessment (function, falls, cognition, mood, nutrition, medicines and social support); the cut-off of 14 had a sensitivity of about 85% [1]. ASCO recommends geriatric assessment before chemotherapy in patients aged 65 and over [2].

References

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    Screening older cancer patients: first evaluation of the G-8 geriatric screening toolBellera CA, Rainfray M, Mathoulin-Pélissier S, et al · Ann Oncol · 2012;23:2166-2172
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    Practical Assessment and Management of Vulnerabilities in Older Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: ASCO Guideline for Geriatric OncologyMohile SG, Dale W, Somerfield MR, et al · J Clin Oncol · 2018;36:2326-2347
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