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Evaluation and management of elderly patients with lung cancer. Semin Radiat Oncol 2012 Oct;22(4):304-10

Date

09/19/2012

Pubmed ID

22985813

DOI

10.1016/j.semradonc.2012.05.007

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84866313075 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   11 Citations

Abstract

Most patients diagnosed with lung cancer are older than 65 years. Advancing age is associated with increased medical and psychosocial issues that increase the complexity of care. This article provides a summary and update of work-up and management of elderly patients with lung cancer. Patient-related prognostic factors with attention to assessment of comorbidity in lung cancer patients are reviewed. Recent literature regarding toxicity and advances in locoregional and systemic therapies are reviewed, with recommendations for management.

Author List

Gore E, Movsas B, Santana-Davila R, Langer C

Author

Elizabeth M. Gore MD Professor in the Radiation Oncology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Combined Modality Therapy
Comorbidity
Decision Making
Geriatric Assessment
Humans
Lung Neoplasms
Prognosis
Quality of Life
Referral and Consultation
Risk Factors