Abstract
ABSTRACT Background 2/3 of HN age, TNM, histology, nutritional status, ACE -27 index, toxicity of treatment. Results We studied 21 patients: 9 pts (42%) less than 70, 4 pts (19%) between 70 -75 and 7 pts (33%) over 75, mostly locally advanced, squamous histological type; denutrition in 9 pts (42%) 2 over 75 years; 33% had swallowing problems and 25% loss weight superior of 10% in the last 3 months before treatment. ACE 27 index was over 2 for 18 (85%) patients.We found a G8 score Conclusions this preliminary prospective study demonstrates that G8 score identify frailty in 42% of elderly SCCHN patients older than 65 years. An adapted tool for geriatric asessement in SCCHN patients seems necessary. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.
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