Safety of radiotherapy with concurrent docetaxel in older patients with esophageal cancer
ConclusionDOC-RT can be a safe regimen for older adult patients with EC. Nonetheless, old age (≥80 years) and undernourishment (GNRI <92) should be considered prior to DOC-RT administration.
Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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