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Pain Among Older Adults With Cancer-Results From The Cancer And Aging Resilience Evaluation (Care) Registry, Mustafa Al Obaidi
Pain Among Older Adults With Cancer-Results From The Cancer And Aging Resilience Evaluation (Care) Registry, Mustafa Al Obaidi
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Purpose: The impact of pain on functional status and mental health among older adults with cancer is a relevant, yet understudied issue. Our aim of this study sought to identify prevalence of pain at diagnosis in older adults with cancer and evaluate the association with functional status limitations, cognition, and mental health issues. Methods: This study included patients diagnosed with cancer at age ≥60 enrolled in the CARE Registry at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Patients completed a patient-reported geriatric assessment at the time of their initial visit with a medical oncologist. Pain measured in numeric rating scale from 0-10. …