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Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology  2018, Vol. 27 Issue (10): 941-944    DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1004-4221.2018.10.015
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Treatment options for esophageal cancer in the elderly patients
Wang Xin, Xiao Zefen
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer Hospital,Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021,China
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Abstract  

Along with the intensification of the aging trend, the proportion of elderly patients suffering from esophageal cancer has been ever increased. Radiotherapy plays a pivotal role in the treatment of esophageal cancer in the elderly patients considering their relatively poor tolerance of surgery and high risk of postoperative complications. In this review, the development in the comprehensive treatment of esophageal cancer in the elderly was summarized.

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Wang Xin
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Key wordsEsophageal neoplasm/radiotherapy      Esophageal neoplasm/chemotherapy      Esophageal neoplasm/surgery      Elderly patient     
Received: 27 October 2017     
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Marathon Hope Fund of Beijing (LC2016L04)

Corresponding Authors: Xiao Zefen,Email: xiaozefen@sina.com   
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Wang Xin,Xiao Zefen. Treatment options for esophageal cancer in the elderly patients[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2018, 27(10): 941-944.
Wang Xin,Xiao Zefen. Treatment options for esophageal cancer in the elderly patients[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2018, 27(10): 941-944.
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