Retrospective analysis of the effectiveness and tolerability of nab-paclitaxel in Chinese elderly patients with advanced non-small-cell lung carcinoma.

Significant findings of the study Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel (nab-paclitaxel) has a good clinical response profile in Chinese elderly (≥65 years) patients with stage IIIB-IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with acceptable and manageable adverse events. What this study adds Preliminary evidence shows a good clinical response from treatment with nab-paclitaxel in Chinese elderly patients with advanced NSCLC.