Rumiko Sugimura

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Rumiko Sugimura is a leading researcher in geriatric oncology, with a focused expertise in frailty screening and prostate cancer management in elderly populations. Her work addresses a critical gap in cancer care by demonstrating the prognostic value of the Geriatric 8 (G8) assessment tool for advanced prostate cancer patients, particularly in aging Japanese cohorts. Her most-cited study, "Re: Geriatric 8 screening of frailty in patients with prostate cancer" (2020, 9 citations), underscores the necessity of geriatric assessments for the most common malignancy in elderly Japanese men, showing that lower G8 scores correlate with poorer outcomes. This contribution has helped integrate frailty evaluation into routine oncological practice, improving risk stratification and personalized treatment decisions. Sugimura’s research bridges urology and geriatrics, highlighting how simple screening tools can profoundly impact survival and quality of life. Her work continues to influence clinical guidelines and inspire further studies on comprehensive geriatric assessments in cancer care.