RATIONALE: A study that assesses the ability of older patients to think, learn, remember, make judgments, and carry out daily activities may help doctors plan treatment for older patients with cancer. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying an assessment tool in older patients with cancer.
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Ability to predict toxicity to chemotherapy, defined as grade 3-4 toxicity, hospitalization, dose delay or reduction, or discontinuation of chemotherapy due to toxicity, as measured by a geriatric assessment tool
Timeframe: Prior to chemotherapy and within 30 days of completion of chemotherapy.