Survival and tolerability of liver radioembolization: a comparison of elderly and younger patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

ConclusionRadioembolization appears to be as well tolerated and effective for the elderly as it is for younger patients with mCRC. Age alone should not be a discriminating factor for the use of radioembolization in the management of mCRC patients.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 14, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Samer Tohme, Daniel Sukato, Gary W Nace, Albert Zajko, Nikhil Amesur, Philip Orons, Didier Chalhoub, James W Marsh, David A Geller, Allan Tsung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research