Longitudinal Geriatric Assessment to Optimize Outcomes of Older Patients With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer After Radical Cystectomy

Longitudinal Geriatric Assessment to Optimize Outcomes of Older Patients With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer After Radical Cystectomy: A Pilot Trial

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.

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