Stage I Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer in Patients Aged ⩾75 Years.

Authors :: Haasbeek, Cornelis J. A.
Lagerwaard, Frank J.
Antonisse, Marilisa E.
Slotman, Ben J.
Senan, Suresh
Source :: Cancer (0008543X). 1/15/2010, Vol. 116 Issue 2, p406-414. 9p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The article presents a study which evaluates the outcomes of stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) in elderly patients with stage I nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) at the VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands. At least 193 patients aged -75 years were evaluated where 80% were considered as medically inoperable and 20% declined surgery. SRT was well tolerated and almost all completed the treatment. The survival rates at one year is 86% whereas at 3 years is 45%.