CACA guidelines for holistic integrative management of older adults with cancer
Abstract This guideline aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for the prevention, screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment decision, and survivorship care of older adults with cancer. The CACA Geriatric Oncology Society convened expert panels to plan, write, and revise the manuscript. These experts engaged in in-depth discussions to propose clinical practice recommendations for geriatric oncology. The guideline highlights the increasing prevalence and mortality of cancer among the older adults in China, driven by an aging population. It emphasizes that a comprehensive geriatric assessment is critical for optimal treatment decision-making. Additionally, the use of traditional Chinese Medicine is suggested to minimize toxicity, alleviate symptoms, and enhance immune function. In conclusion, integrative and multidisciplinary approaches are essential to achieving both increased longevity and improved quality of life for older patients with cancer.
Authors
- Yan Lihui
- Xi Wenhua
- Jiang Ying Nan
- WU Wengbin
- ZHANG LAN
- Liu Yazhuo
- H. Zhang
- Nanya Wang
- YU Zhiying
- Jinghui Bai
- Cao Yanshuo
- Lai Chunyun
- Yingshu Zhang
- Liu Yefu
- JI Yinghua
- Jin Nannan
- Zhou Tianxing
- CHEN BaiLin
- Liang JiWang
- Yang MingWei
- Yu ShiYin
- Li QuanFu
- Yao Qinghua
- Chen Chaowu
- Xiao Zemin
- Tan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2581-8808)
- Jun Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4573-801X)
- Zhang Huiyun
- Wei Zhu
- Miao Li
- Dong Xue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7269-6356)
- He Tingting
- He Yi
- Liu Baorui
- Jie Min (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7073-1229)
- Qiao Guibin
- Jin Feng
- Wang Xiao-dong
- Jiao Shunchang
- Lin Jie
- WU Shikai
- Zhou Guoren
- Qiuling Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0660-3809)
- Yu Huiqing
- CHEN Wenjuan
- Chen Wanqing
- QI Yujuan
- PAN Wenyan
- Lan Qing
- Cao Li
- Chen Lingxiang
- Yang Lin
- Chu Qian
- Chen Xiaobing
- Shengmian Li
- Qi Zhirong
- Xiao Xiuying
- Zhou Hongfeng
- Zhang Haibo
- Liu Weishuai
- Zhang Min
- Yao Chengyun
- Dai Ying
- Wang Wei
- Wen Zhenping
- Kang Yanxia
- Fei Wang
- Shi Wenrui
- Wang Yudong
- Liang Feng
- Li Qianru
- Nie Caiyun
- Ren Xiubao
- Kong Donghui
- ZHANG Feng
- Zhang Hua
- Qu Xiujuan
- Wu Jin
- Zhang Yushu
- He Baimei
- Li Daojuan
- Wang Zhiyu
- Jin Bo
- Lin Wu
- Zhu Xiangyu
- Li Xiaojing
- Ning Jing
- Ma Fang
- Duanqi Liu
- Zhang Fengehong
- Chuang Minghua
- Li He
- Song Yang
- Dai Wei
- Li Xiaosong
- Huang Yanfeng
- Li Bijun
- Lin Xiaolin
- CACA Geriatric Oncology Society (CACA-GOS)
- Wang Huijuan
- Lin Gen
- Wang Fei
- Li Pingping
- Yuan Xingxing
- jia Xiaonuo
- Li Su
- Zhang Lemeng
- Liu Na
- Cang Shundong
- Huang Bo
- Jiang Hong
- Liu Tianyao
- Gao Mingyu
- Wang Yongsheng
- Liu Dongying
- Lv Jiachen
- Xiaomei Li
- Zhao Yi
- Xu Yun
- Yang Zhihua
- Yan Ning
- Chen Qiong
- Zhang Lingling
- Wang Yufeng
- Pu Xingxiang
- Shi Guangyue
- Wang Zhe
- Wang Shanshan
- Yang Wenhui
- Lu Ping
- Li Juan
- Fu Jian
- Ye Feng
- Liu Zhenxiong
- Ge Wei
- Yang Yang
- Liu Chunling
- He Yutong
- Jin Wenjian
- Fu Bin
- Zhao Ren
- Zhao Yunbo
- Fan Haiyan
- Chen Yan
- Zhang Yanjun
- Wu Zhibing
- Li Yuanqing
Institutions
- Hebei Medical University (CN)
- Central South University (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- Dalian University of Technology (CN)
- Chinese PLA General Hospital (CN)
- Peking University Cancer Hospital (CN)
- People's Liberation Army No. 150 Hospital (CN)
- Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University (CN)
- Hunan Cancer Hospital (CN)
- Chongqing Public Health Medical Center (CN)
- Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Air Force Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Holistic Integrative Oncology
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44178-025-00201-4
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Chongqing Medical University