Progress in elderly patients with squamous cell lung cancer

Lung cancer has become the major reason for death from cancer of the elderly. Although a great stride has been made in the research of lung adenocarcinoma, the study on squamous cell lung cancer is still lagging behind. Chemoradiotherapy is controversial in elderly patients with locally advanced squamous cell lung cancer. The appearance and application of novel chemotherapy drugs, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and anti-vascular drugs for elderly patients have brought a hope for these patients with locally advanced squamous cell lung cancer. More researches should be designed to verify and explore the best modality of comprehensive therapy in elderly patients with squamous cell lung cancer. Key words: Lung neoplasms; Carcinoma, squamous cell; Elder; Drug therapy, molecular targeted therapy