2021 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-FP01. Prospective Observational Study of Activities of Daily Livings in Elderly Patients After Lung Cancer Surgery (JCOG1710A)

FP01. Prospective Observational Study of Activities of Daily Livings in Elderly Patients After Lung Cancer Surgery (JCOG1710A)

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The study discussed in the video is a prospective observational study focused on the activity of daily living (ADL) in elderly patients after lung cancer surgery. The primary endpoint of the study is to determine the proportion of non-deteriorating ADL at six months post-surgery. The study aimed to assess the impact of surgery on post-operative ADL and quality of life in elderly lung cancer patients. The study enrolled patients over the age of 75 with suspected lung cancer, and baseline geriatric function assessments were conducted before surgery. The results showed that about 15% of elderly patients experienced a deterioration in postoperative ADL at six months. Factors such as age, gender, performance status, smoking history, comorbidities, and type of surgery were found to be associated with ADL deterioration. The findings have implications for patient counseling, treatment decisions, and preoperative care for elderly lung cancer patients. Further research on ADL after cancer therapy is warranted to optimize care for elderly cancer patients.

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Hidefumi Takei

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Speaker Hidefumi Takei

Topic Early Stage/Localized Disease/Ablative Therapies

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activity of daily living

elderly patients

lung cancer surgery

ADL deterioration

geriatric function assessments