Falls Risk Questionnaire in Older Adults With Cancer

Pilot Study of the Falls Risk Questionnaire in Older Adults With Cancer

The purpose of this research study is to look at the use of a series of questionnaires evaluating risk for falls in order to collect information that might be used to develop a larger study aiming to recognize who is more at risk for falls and how to best intervene to prevent falls in older adults with cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 65 or older; 5 patients will be enrolled in each of the following age cohorts: 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and older
• Diagnosis of cancer, any type
• Currently receiving or anticipated to initiate systemic cancer therapy within 1 month, including endocrine therapy, chemotherapy or targeted therapies
• Able to understand and willing to sign an IRB-approved written informed consent document

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to understand written English
• Psychiatric illness/social situation that would limit compliance with the study requirements
• Unable to walk.