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Many Older Adults With Cancer Prioritize Quality of Life Over Survival | Synapse

March 30, 2026

Many Older Adults With Cancer Prioritize Quality of Life Over Survival

Key Points

The research explores the preferences of older adults with advanced cancer regarding quality of life versus survival.
Surveyed older adults with advanced cancer
Analyzed their preferences for quality of life and survival
Conducted qualitative assessments of patient priorities
Most participants preferred quality of life over prolonging survival
Preferences for care decisions may not align with these priorities
Implications for personalized care planning are significant

Abstract

Most older adults with advanced cancer would rather prioritize preserving quality of life vs prolonging survival, but these preferences may not be taken into account, a study published in JAMA Oncology found.

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Samantha Anderer (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ca1280883daed6ee094f28 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.1026

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