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Lung cancer in the elderly.

M A O'Rourke1, J Crawford

  • 1Veterans Administration Medical Center, Division of Geriatrics and Hematology/Oncology, Durham, North Carolina.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Lung cancer frequently affects individuals over 65. Despite nonspecific symptoms, older patients can undergo successful surgery, indicating age shouldn't prevent optimal lung cancer care.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Lung cancer disproportionately affects individuals aged 65 and older, representing half of all cases.
  • Nonspecific and misleading symptoms in the elderly can complicate diagnosis.
  • Age-related trends in incidence, histology, and stage warrant further investigation for screening strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the need for selective lung cancer screening in older populations.
  • To compare the mortality risks of lung cancer surgery in elderly versus younger patients.
  • To advocate for comprehensive care for older lung cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of age trends in lung cancer incidence, histologic subtype, and stage.
  • Review of recent data on mortality risk for lung cancer surgery in selected elderly patients.
  • Comparative analysis of surgical outcomes based on age.

Main Results:

  • Mortality risk for lung cancer surgery in selected elderly patients is comparable to that in younger patients.
  • Age-related data suggest the potential benefit of studying selective screening in older adults.
  • Optimal evaluation and treatment are feasible for elderly lung cancer patients.

Conclusions:

  • Age should not be a barrier to the evaluation, treatment, and care of older lung cancer patients.
  • Selective screening for lung cancer in older individuals warrants further study.
  • Elderly patients can achieve comparable surgical outcomes to younger counterparts.

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