Elderly esophageal cancer patients often receive suboptimal therapy due to perceived risks

(American College of Surgeons) Elderly patients (70 years and over) with locally advanced esophageal (E) and esophagogastric junction (EGJ) cancer (located in the stomach and esophagus) should be considered for optimal therapy that has the potential to cure. This therapy regimen includes initial chemoradiotherapy (NACR) and surgical resection, an operation that removes the cancerous part of the organ.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news