Alexandra B Arantes

Geriatrician & Palliative physician & Oncogeriatric

[Alexandra B Arantes @Xanda_Barreto]

There we go! 🚀
@ASCO

[JCO Global Oncology @JCOGO_ASCO]

"Supportive Care in What?” Myths and Misconceptions That Prevent the Provision of Excellent Cancer Care.

Read the full article. https://t.co/ekIZgEjr0e

[ACS Journal Cancer @JournalCancer]

Most older adults with advanced cancer say maintaining quality of life is more important than extending survival. Yet cancer care doesn't always reflect those priorities.

📖 Read more in #CancerScope, featuring new research from JAMA Oncology:
https://t.co/nf5fFHFN5L

@OncoAlert

[JAGS @AGSJournal]

Why We Continue to Advance the Science of Advance Care Planning. #geriatrics https://t.co/QSyjc4rc8l

[JAGS @AGSJournal]

Advancing Geriatric Nephrology: Evidence for Care at the Intersection of Aging and Kidney Disease. #geriatrics https://t.co/Nnx0IUV0Gy

[Stuart Lichtman, MD, FASCO @smlichtman_md]

My editorial discusses that the KPS/ECOG PS is past its time. Geriatric assessment is the preferred method for older patients. https://t.co/CuBlhLioUZ #asco26 #gerionc #carg

[Jonathan Afilalo @FrailtyMD]

Special issue 📢 "Advancing Cardiogeriatric Care and Frailty Science in Cardiovascular Disease"

https://t.co/GAFTBonG3G

@JuleeMcDonagh @DrPMDavidson @bnukoirala @rebeccahritchie @ErikFung @calebferg @quin_denfeld @HeartLungCirc 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇳🇬🇧

[Alexandra B Arantes @Xanda_Barreto]

Digital health tools can help bridge gaps in access, support symptom management, and improve continuity of care for patients and their families.
#Oncology #asco2026

https://t.co/DaBlMtitI3

[Alexandra B Arantes @Xanda_Barreto]

I’m really proud of our work. 📌
#ASCO2026

[Ramy Sedhom, MD, FASCO @ramsedhom]

What I appreciate most about this trial is the # of older adults enrolled >50% above age 65 @EileenMOReilly

[Abi Siva MD @AbiSivaMD]

DEDiCA: Mediterranean diet and increasing vitamin D level, shows meaningful benefits in ER+ breast cancer, adding to growing evidence that lifestyle interventions can influence outcomes.

[Alexandra B Arantes @Xanda_Barreto]

Amazing lecture @DrAllisonMags
#ASCO2026

[JAMA Oncology @JAMAOnc]

Older adults with advanced cancer mainly prioritized quality of life, but their treatment preferences were not associated with differences in survival, hospitalization, or adverse effects. https://t.co/n1c9pvbkpV

[Alexandra B Arantes @Xanda_Barreto]

#ASCO2026

[GeriPal - A Geriatrics & Palliative Care Podcast @GeriPalBlog]

When #healthcare experts become the patients. We dive into elder care transitions, structural flaws in assisted living, and impact of #PrivateEquity on #VulnerablePopulations. Guests John Burton, Bill Applegate, & @MAldridgePhD.

👉https://t.co/W5Qef85jWT
@AlexSmithMD | @EWidera

[Alexandra B Arantes @Xanda_Barreto]

Abstract liberado !
Ansiosa já!

#ASCO2026 #PALLIATIVECARE

[ASCO @ASCO]

#ASCO26 abstracts have dropped! 🎉 Explore over 7,000 newly available studies showcasing the latest breakthroughs transforming global cancer care: https://t.co/ykvi9VM1oW

[Alexandra B Arantes @Xanda_Barreto]

Presentation submitted for the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting 2026 ✅
Looking forward to presenting our work as an oral presentation at #ASCO2026
Excited for the opportunity to exchange !

[Stuart Lichtman, MD, FASCO @smlichtman_md]

ASCO 2026 ED BOOK: Evaluation of Older Cancer Patients, which I authored, shows that standard PS is inadequate. Evaluation guidelines are detailed. https://t.co/JBhB0FzW7E. @JCO-journals, #Wilmot, #siog, #asco26, #carg, #gerionc, @CARG_Research, @MSKCancerCenter

[IAHPC @IAHPC]

Palliative care in Lebanon: A difficult reality, an important advance & an immediate need.

See more 👉🏻 https://t.co/aE6WoPLdvH

#PalliativeCare #Lebanon #Balsam #SeriousIllness #WarAndDisplacement

[Journal of Geriatric Oncology @JGeriOnc]

Using photographs, electronic geriatric assessment, and the “This is Me” tool to guide enhanced supportive care in older adults referred for treatment at a regional cancer centre https://t.co/mK84dH8F9k @WilliamDale_MD @myCARG #GeriOnc #OlderAdults #OncoAlert #SIOG #YoungSIOG #Elsevier #GeriatricAssessment
#CancerSupportiveCare