Treatment and mortality risk of older adults with non ‐small cell cancer in Taiwan: A population‐based cohort study

ConclusionElderly patients with NSCLC had significantly decreased mortality risk when receiving curative or palliative treatment compared with those without treatment. In the future, further studies are warranted to investigate complications and quality of life of elderly patients with NSCLC during palliative or curative treatment.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - August 8, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chun ‐Chieh Wang, Shao‐Wen Chiu, Shang‐Jung Wu, Lung‐Kwang Pan, Yung‐Feng Yen, Yun‐Ju Lai, Chu‐Chieh Chen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research