Korean Practical Guidelines for Geriatric Assessment and Management of Older Adults with Cancer: A Korean Cancer Association Guideline for Geriatric Oncology
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The Korean Cancer Association's clinical practice guidelines for geriatric oncology provide an evidence-based, multidisciplinary framework to optimize cancer care for the growing population of older adults. Geriatric Assessment (GA) identifies multidimensional vulnerabilities often missed by standard performance measures, providing critical information to guide individualized treatment planning. This guideline recommends using validated geriatric screening tools, life expectancy prediction models, and toxicity risk calculators to support risk stratification and decision-making. By integrating GA-based multidisciplinary interventions and shared decision-making into clinical practice, clinicians can avoid both overtreatment and undertreatment, reduce treatment-related toxicity, and potentially enhance quality of life. Although the certainty of evidence for most recommendations ranged from very low to low, the panel reached a consensus to provide conditional recommendations. This decision reflects the judgment that the clinical benefits-specifically in reducing treatment-related toxicity and identifying vulnerabilities-outweigh the limitations of current evidence, addressing the urgent need for standardized geriatric care in Korea. Ultimately, these guidelines aim to support individualized, patient-centered care and serve as a practical foundation for clinical and educational applications within the Korean healthcare system.
Source: Cancer Research and Treatment
Authors: Minsu Kang, Jeonghyun Kang, Changhoon Song, Heung-Kwon Oh, Hong Chung, Ilhak Lee, Jae Hung Jung, Jae Hyun Jeon, Eunjin Jeong, Jeong Rim Koh, Jung Hye Kwon, Jung-Yeon Choi, Kidong Kim, Kwangmin Kim, Kyung Hyun Moon, Minkyu Jung, Se Jin Hong, Su-Jin Koh, Sukki Cho, Suzy Kim, Yun-Gyoo Lee, Miyoung Choi, Dong Ah Park, Mi Ah Han, In Gyu Hwang, Jin Won Kim, Jee Hyun Kim
Institutions: Seoul National University, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Yonsei University, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Yonsei University Mirae Campus, Ewha Womans University, Ewha Womans University Medical Center, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Andong Science University, Chung-Ang University Hospital, University of Ulsan, Ulsan University Hospital, Severance Hospital, Gachon University, Seoul Metropolitan Government, SNUH SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University, National Evidenc- based healthcare Collaborating Agency, Chosun University, Chung-Ang University Healthcare System, Chung-Ang University
Language: English
Topic: Frailty in Older Adults
Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Award: G9001303669
OpenAlex ID: W7130513774
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