Multiple myeloma in an elderly patient with history of breast cancer : the value of multidisciplinary oncogeriatric collaboration

As the prevalence of cancers increases with age, some elderly patients are confronted with multiple tumoural pathologies. The clinical case of a 70-year-old patient with adenocarcinoma of the breast and multiple myeloma complicated by severe renal failure illustrates the complexity of oncogeriatric...

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Published inRevue médicale de Liège Vol. 76; no. 4; p. 232
Main Authors Legros, M, Bouillon, A S, Janin, N, Moonen, M, Louviaux, I, Salmon, J P, Berg, N, Servais, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published Belgium 01.04.2021
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Breast Neoplasms - complications
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Frailty
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Multiple Myeloma - complications
Multiple Myeloma - diagnosis
Multiple Myeloma - therapy
Quality of Life
Geriatric Assessment
Elderly patient
Multiple myeloma
Geriatric oncology – Frailty
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Summary:As the prevalence of cancers increases with age, some elderly patients are confronted with multiple tumoural pathologies. The clinical case of a 70-year-old patient with adenocarcinoma of the breast and multiple myeloma complicated by severe renal failure illustrates the complexity of oncogeriatric management. The geriatric assessment makes it possible to detect frailty and provides assistance in the development of a personalized care plan while respecting the quality of life.
ISSN:0370-629X