Neoadjuvant chemoradiation is associated with improved overall survival in older patients with esophageal cancer

Conclusion In older patients with esophageal cancer, trimodality therapy, compared to esophagectomy alone, is associated with improved overall survival and favorable pathologic and perioperative outcomes. Further studies are needed to identify which older patients are most suitable for trimodality therapy.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research