Loretta Coady-Fariborzian, MDa,b; Christy Anstead, ARNPa; and SSG Anna Paul, USAa Correspondence: Loretta Coady-Fariborzian (lmcoady@aol.com)
aMalcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida bUniversity of Florida, Gainesville
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Treatment of NMSC in older adult patients has a low morbidity but needs to be balanced against a patient and family’s goals when the patient presents with life-limiting comorbidities. An elevated 5-year mortality in patients aged > 80 years with serious unrelated medical conditions is intuitive, but this study may help put treatment plans into perspective for families and health care professionals who want to provide an indicated service while maximizing patient quality of life.
Acknowledgments
This manuscript is the result of work supported with resources and the use of facilities at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, Florida.
