Resilience and Equity in Aging, Cancer, and Health (REACH)
Resilience and Equity in Aging, Cancer, and Health (REACH): Promoting Physical Resilience and Cancer Care Equity for Adults Age 70 and Older Diagnosed With Gastrointestinal Malignancy
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
257 participants
Jan 18, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this multi-phase research study is to understand how consultation of cancer care with a geriatrician can best improve outcomes for older adults with gastrointestinal malignancies.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Patients who are age 70+ at time of initial consult at DF/BWCC
- Diagnosed with a gastrointestinal cancer, including: cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, bile duct, ampulla, colon, rectum, or anus, as well as neuroendocrine tumors.
- Continuing care at DF/BWCC beyond initial consult visit
- English and Spanish-speaking
Exclusion Criteria5
- Patients less than age 70 at time of initial consultation appointment with DF/BWCC.
- Patients who are not continuing care at DF/BWCC beyond first consult visit.
- Not proficient in English or Spanish
- Patient who are not considered appropriate for enrollment due to complex medical, social, or other situation as determined by their primary oncology team.
- Participants with psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
Interventions
Participants will complete an electronic fitness assessment questionnaire - once completed, they will receive a score of "Robust", "Pre-Frail" or "Frail". Those who are "Pre-frail" or "Frail" will be randomized to meet with a study geriatrician for geriatric co-management in addition to usual oncology care. All participants will be followed for a duration of 1 year.
Locations(1)
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NCT04674267