This biweekly combination is feasible in elderly lung cancer patients with a high burden of comorbidity and dependence. Toxicity is acceptable, whereas response rate and survival fall in the range of active regimens. ADL and IADL indices allow the identification of elderly patients with a worse prognosis.
DA 500 μg q3w showed effectiveness in improving Hb and inducing a clinically significant decrease in CRF of patients with solid tumours undergoing CT. The three instruments, VAS-F, FACT-F and FSI, could be suitable for assessing CRF.
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