Preventing and managing frailty in patients undergoing cancer treatment

Overview

Frailty is a key predictor of treatment tolerance, toxicity, and outcomes in people with cancer, yet it remains under-recognised in routine oncology practice across all settings. This webinar will explore the identification and management of frailty through the lens of real-world patients, presented by a dually trained medical oncologist and geriatrician alongside a dietitian. Together, they will highlight practical, evidence-informed strategies to integrate frailty assessment, medical decision-making, and nutrition care to optimise rehabilitation strategies and patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify key components and clinical indicators of frailty in patients with cancer
Interpret frailty screening and assessment findings within a clinical case context
Describe how frailty influences oncology treatment decision-making and risk stratification
Apply evidence-based nutrition interventions to support patients living with frailty and cancer
Develop a multidisciplinary, patient-centred management approach integrating geriatric, rehabilitation and nutrition principles

Presenters

Dr Paul Viray is a dual-trained medical oncologist and geriatrician with a clinical focus on the assessment and management of older adults with cancer, and current Chair of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Geriatric Oncology Group. He specialises in integrating comprehensive geriatric assessment, including his cancer-specific “Viray-CGA,” into oncology care to guide treatment decisions, assess frailty, and optimise patient outcomes. Dr Viray manages a broad range of cancers, with a particular interest in complex older patients with multimorbidity, cognitive impairment, and polypharmacy. He works across inpatient and outpatient settings, delivering holistic, patient-centred care aimed at improving quality of life, treatment tolerance, and future care planning.

Stephanie Langton is a dietitian with over 10 years of experience in Australia and the UK, specialising in ICU and surgical nutrition. She was part of the initial team that established the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program at Eastern Health and now works as ERAS Coordinator for colorectal and liver surgery, expanding the interdisciplinary team. Steph is passionate about preoperative optimisation and clinical research, driving improvements in patient recovery and surgical outcomes

Hosts

Gerontology and Cancer, Palliative Care & Lymphoedema National Groups

Date of Live Event

23/06/2026

CPD Hours

1.0 hour

Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.