Mixed methods
The main study will be a cohort study with a consecutive selection of patients with different cancer diagnoses = /> 80 years without cognitive impairment, that is electively admitted to somatic surgical departments at Haukeland University Hospital (HUS). These patients will be interviewed at admission (baseline), as well as 6 and 12 months after hospitalization.
We will also conduct depth interviews with patients who have been included in the study. Interview guide for the qualitative interviews will be prepared after analysis of the quantitative data, and on the basis of identification of possible problem areas that are further explored (sequentially).