Treatment Outcomes of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Elderly: A Retrospective Studyover 7 Years (2003–2009)

摘要

BackgroundHead and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is increasing in prevalence as society ages worldwide. However, there are no established treatment protocols for elderly patients, and the threshold for defining “elderly” is undetermined. In this study, we categorized elderly patients (65 years and older) with HNSCC into 2 groups: “young-old,” from 65 to 74 years old, and “old-old,” 75 years and older, and compared their treatment outcomes.