Urinary Bladder Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
This single arm pilot study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability for perioperative Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and CGA-directed supportive and restorative care for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who are planned to undergo preoperative chemotherapy.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Ability of participant OR Legally Authorized Representative (LAR) to understand this study, and participant or LAR willingness to sign a written informed consent * Males and females age ≥ 65 years * Diagnosis/disease status * Histologically proven muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) without metastatic disease. * Patients planning to undergo neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radical cystectomy for MIBC. * Treatment with investigational systemic therapy is permitted if participants will be receiving chemotherapy as part of their treatment plan
Exclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with a psychiatric illness or is in a social situation that would limit compliance with study requirements * Any other known invasive malignancy within previous 2 years with the following EXCEPT: low grade prostate cancer on active surveillance, chronic lymphocytic leukemia CLL on surveillance / observation, non-melanoma skin cancers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Develop a geriatric oncology assessment clinic and workflows | 12 months | Develop a geriatric oncology assessment clinic and workflows for the University of Kansas Health System, including University of Kansas Cancer Center St. Francis and Great Bend practices. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Test feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact | 12 months | Test feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and CGA-directed care. Note: The results of the CGA will be used by clinicians to guide patients' medical care. |