Survival after lung cancer surgery similar in patients aged 80-plus years, younger

Summary: If you or a loved one is over 80 and facing lung cancer, there is great news. A new study shows that patients 80 and older who have surgery for early-stage lung cancer live just as long as younger patients. At the five-year mark, the survival rate for both groups was an amazing 94%.

Doctors found that a person's overall health is much more important than their age. While older patients had a few more minor issues, like needing a urinary catheter, they did not have more intensive care stays or hospital readmissions. Plus, their quality of life bounced right back to normal after a year.

The big takeaway? Older adults shouldn't be left out of life-saving treatments just because of their birth year.

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