Progress in radiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma in elderly patients / 中国肿瘤临床

ABSTRACT

The incidence of esophageal cancer in elderly patients has been increasing each year because of the aging society. Esopha-geal cancer in elderly patients has become a common clinical disease. Because physiological hypofunction and consequent aging-or treatment-related complications are always observed in elderly patients, it is necessary to consider the applicable treatment strategy and intensity after these patients have undergone a complete evaluation. Radiotherapy is currently one of the most important treat-ment strategies for elderly patients. Here, we review the progress in the use of surgery and radiotherapy combined chemotherapy and other treatments for esophageal cancer in elderly patients.