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Assessment
Table 1. Recommended Geriatric Oncology Tools
Cognition
Mini-Cog : An abnormal test is defined by
0 words recalled OR 1-2 words recalled
+abnormal clock drawing test. is a
screening test for cognitive impairment
and abnormal scores require further
follow up and decision-making capacity
assessment.
OR
BOMC test: A score of 6 or greater
identifies patients who have moderate
deficits and a cut point of 11 or greater
identifies patients with severe cognitive
impairment.
Depression GDS-15 item: A score of >5 suggests
depression and requires follow-up.
Nutrition Unintentional weight loss; >10% weight
loss from baseline weight; body mass index
<21 kg/m
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