Characteristics and treatment patterns in older patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer (KCSG HN13-01).

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Treatment decisions for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) are complicated, and multi-modal treatments are usually indicated. However, it is challenging for older patients to complete treatments. Thus, we investigated disease characteristics, real-world treatment, and outcomes in older LA-HNSCC patients.

Methods

Older patients (aged ≥ 70 years) were selected from a large nationwide cohort that included 445 patients with stage III-IVB LA-HNSCC from January 2005 to December 2015. Their data were retrospectively analyzed and compared with those of younger patients.

Results

Older patients accounted for 18.7% (83/445) of all patients with median age was 73 years (range, 70 to 89). Proportions of primary tumors in the hypophary

SUBMITTER: Kang EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8747907 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature