Prognostic Impact of Age and Treatment Strategies in Elderly Patients With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An 11‐Year Retrospective Analysis
This study emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment for elderly patients, suggesting that, even in advanced stages, curative intent can yield favorable outcomes in patients with acceptable general health. However, for those with severe comorbidities, palliative intent should be considered, focusing on quality of life.
Authors
- Masayuki Fukuda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6103-7291)
- Yuki Oikawa
- Yasunori Konno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2537-7712)
- Hidemitsu Igarashi
- Shoken Suzuki
- Masato Yamazaki
- Hiroshi Takano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0386-1730)
Institutions
- Akita University (JP)
- Sendai Kousei Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Neck
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70028
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.85