Research on 106 cases of aging patients died of malignant tumor

VernacularTitle:106例高龄者恶性肿瘤死亡病例分析
Author: Zongyan YANG ; Yongming ZHOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Aging patients; Malignant tumor; Death analysis
From: International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):341-342
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To analyze the development, treatment, death cause and survival situation of malignant tumor in aging patients Method Retrospectively analysis was made on 106 aging patients died of malignant tumors, who received the treatment in our hospital. Result Of all 106 patients, 102 patients were in advanced stage(Ⅲ+Ⅳstage), occupying 96.23%,most of who also had some other basic senile diseases; 96.23% patients had been treated with TCM, which exceeded the ones who were treated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and operation. Some aging patients with tumor had better survival time than other age patients; the top three causes of death for tumor were respiratory failure, infection and congestive heart failure. Conclusion Most of aging patients with malignant tumor were in advanced stage, TCM treatment is easily to be accepted by patients, due to its fewer side effects. In the meantime, we should treat the basic senile diseases positively and prevent their complications.