Patterns of care in older patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare analysis

There is growing evidence in the literature that older patients may not benefit from more intensive therapy for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). A growing number of patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) are age 65 and older; however, much of the evidence base informing treatment decisions is based on substantially younger and healthier clinical trial populations. The purpose of this study was to assess the patterns of care of older HNSCC patients to better understand how age is associated with treatment decision