Episode Summary
In this episode of Conversations in Lung Cancer Research, hosted by Dr Michael Krasovitsky, a medical oncologist at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, the focus is on lung cancer in older adults. The distinction and application of geriatric oncology are explored through comprehensive discussions with experts: A/Prof Christopher Steer, Prof Shalini Vinod, and Ms Nicole Webb. The conversation delves into the importance of geriatric assessments, the unique challenges faced by older patients undergoing cancer treatment, the impact of ageism, and the necessity of tailored, supportive care. Practical tools and approaches for assessing frailty, treatment decision making, and addressing the stigma surrounding lung cancer and aging are also detailed. The episode underscores the critical need for an open, compassionate, and holistic approach to cancer care in older populations.
Show Guests
- Dr Michael Krasovitsky, Medical Oncologist at St Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst.
- A/Prof Christopher Steer, Medical Ocncologist, Border Medical Oncology and Associate Professor, University of New South Wales.
- Prof Shalini Vinod, Radiation Cncologist, Liverpool Hospital, Conjoint
Professor, University of New South Wales and Honorary Professor, University of Wollongong - Nicole Webb, Cancer Care Coodinator Albury Wodonga Health and Clinical Research Nurse
