Kruse AL, Bredell M, Luebbers HT, Gr ätz KW. Head and neck cancer in the elderly: a retrospective study over 10 years (1999 - 2008). Head Neck Oncol. 2010 Oct 5;2:25.

Conclusion The group of patients with head and neck cancer who were older than 70 years was characterized by a higher portion of female patients, a higher number of maxillary carcinomas, and a higher prevalence of pre vious second cancer. Making decisions in cancer therapy for elderly patients is challenging. Patients suffering from operable head and neck cancer should be treated with curative intent and with regard to quality of life if a careful assessment of comorbidities is performed preoperatively.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research