Use and impact of the G8 score in older patients with thoracic and lung cancers

Key summary points Aim Compare G8 scores according to the cancer site and G8 items in older patients with thoracic cancers. Findings In our sample study, older patients with thoracic and lung cancers presented a lower BMI, less neuropsychological disorders and were younger compared to older patients with other cancer pathologies. Message Management of frailties in older patients treated for thoracic and lung cancers should consider nutritional status impairment and psychological status maintenance as priorities.