The goals of the Geriatric Oncology Consortium are:
- To promote high quality research that expands knowledge of the aging process and cancer.
- To conduct education programs for all health care professionals which promote better understanding of the unique challenges associated with the management of older adults with cancer and ultimately to enhance the quality care for these patients.
- To increase awareness of the relationship between aging and cancer and to provide the knowledge to empower the population to be an active partner in their health care decisions.