Digestive cancers are frequent in elderly patients. However, there are few specific studies on treatment in elderly patients. Selection of the patient is basic to apply the treatment validated in younger patient. Adaptation of the treatment to each case should be done in a multidisciplinary team with a geriatrician. To cite this journal: Oncologie 13 (2011).
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