2021
Implementing the cancer and aging research group (CARG) tool in the ambulatory oncology setting to drive informed treatment selection.
Mbewe A, Pike P, Lewis R, Kortmansky J, Chiang A, Kanowitz J. Implementing the cancer and aging research group (CARG) tool in the ambulatory oncology setting to drive informed treatment selection. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 209-209. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.39.28_suppl.209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInformed treatment selectionCARG ScoreOlder patientsGeriatric patientsTreatment selectionSolid tumorsCommunity-based oncology clinicGeriatric Oncology (SIOG) guidelinesNew chemotherapy regimenSmilow Cancer HospitalSupportive care referralsComprehensive geriatric assessmentGuideline-based careDifferent treatment regimenUnique clinical challengesQuality improvement initiativesChemotherapy toxicity riskChemotherapy riskChemotherapy startASCO guidelinesChemotherapy regimenMultiple comorbiditiesCare referralED visitsGeriatric assessment
2018
Simple interventions to decrease use of chemotherapy in patients at the end of life.
Chiang A, Adelson K, Kapo J, Severino K, Lilenbaum R. Simple interventions to decrease use of chemotherapy in patients at the end of life. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: 181-181. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.30_suppl.181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDays of lifeCourse of illnessEnd of lifeDay of deathGOC conversationsPrimary oncologistCare centerEarly palliative care referralPalliative care referralUse of chemotherapyPalliative care trainingChemotherapy utilizationCare referralPoor prognosisGOC discussionsCancer patientsUnnecessary treatmentGeneral oncologistsCare conversationsPost interventionPatientsChemotherapyMultidisciplinary teamPatient carePhysicians' skills