Surgery to cure early-stage lung cancer appears safe even over age 80
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A new study found that surgery to cure early-stage lung cancer appears safe for patients over 80 years old, challenging previous assumptions about age and cancer treatment. The study showed that carefully selected patients over 80 can tolerate surgery well and achieve outcomes comparable to those in younger patients.
Researchers studied 884 patients who had surgery for early-stage lung cancer, including 114 patients aged 81-85. The survival rate among older patients was 84.2% after five years, similar to the 87.3% rate among younger patients. Older patients had more postoperative complications, but most patients in both groups felt better over time. The study suggests that lung-cancer screening guidelines should include patients over 80 years old. The findings highlight the importance of evaluating patients based on their overall health, not just their age.
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