Significance of stereotactic body radiotherapy in older patients with early stage non-small cell lung cancer

Conclusion SBRT may be effective, even in older adults. Regardless of age, SBRT improved the long-term survival of patients only with G8 scores ≥13. The G8 screening tool may aid in determining whether older patients with comorbidities would benefit from SBRT.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research