Recently, the older adult population has increased; thus, there are more opportunities for the treatment of older patients. We reviewed the treatment outcomes of patients with laryngeal cancer and analyzed the characteristics and problems experienced by older patients.
This study included 91 patients with laryngeal cancer who were treated at our department between April 2014 and April 2022. Specifically, a comparative analysis of patients based on stage, treatment, and disease-specific survival of patients of ≥75 years of age and those <75 years of age was conducted.
No significant differences in staging or treatment choices were found between patients of ≥75 years of age and those of <75 years of age. Best supportive care was chosen significantly more often by patients of ≥75 years of age than by those of <75 years of age. No differences were observed in disease-specific survival.
When treating cancer in older patients, the general condition of the patient needs to be considered, the administered treatment has to be case-specific, and the health variable of quality of life also needs to be considered. Overall, it is of utmost importance to continue striving for the earlier detection of this disease.
