The advent of the electronic medical
record offers a unique opportunity to perform
studies in such a way that the majority
of older patients with cancer can be
included in research trials. As long as all
relevant information related to function,
comorbidity, emotional status, and social
support is included within the medical record,
it may become possible to create precise
prognostic models that help deliver
personalized care to older patients with
cancer. Such is the aim of the project CancerLinQ,
which is a system designed by the
American Society of Clinical Oncology.