A predictive nomogram for elderly individuals with unresectable esophageal cancer receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy

By
Hailiang Zhang
Yukang Yang
Rong Li
Xueqi Bai
Xue Li
Xia Yan
Jianbo Song
January 13, 2026
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Bmc Cancer

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Esophageal cancer is prevalent in China, ranking fourth in cancer-related mortality, with many patients ineligible for surgery due to advanced disease.
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Elderly patients with esophageal cancer face challenges such as comorbidities, malnutrition, and poor treatment tolerance, complicating their management.
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Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is preferred for esophageal cancer due to its better efficacy and lower toxicity compared to traditional methods.
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This study aims to create a predictive nomogram for elderly patients with unresectable esophageal cancer receiving IMRT to aid personalized treatment.
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The nomogram will integrate various clinical features and nutritional indices to improve decision-making for elderly patients undergoing treatment.

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Bmc Cancer

A predictive nomogram for elderly individuals with unresectable esophageal cancer receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy

by Hailiang Zhang, Yukang Yang, Rong Li, Xueqi Bai, Xue Li, Xia Yan, Jianbo Song
January 13, 2026

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