Sarcopenia and ovarian cancer survival: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Sarcopenia and ovarian cancer survival: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is the loss of skeletal muscle mass and function that occurs with advancing age and certain diseases. It is thought to have a negative impact on survival in cancer patients. Routine computed tomography imaging is often used to quantify skeletal muscle in cancer patient...

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Main Authors: Jorne Ubachs, Janine Ziemons, Iris J.G. Minis‐Rutten, Roy F.P.M. Kruitwagen, Jos Kleijnen, Sandrina Lambrechts, Steven W.M. Olde Damink, Sander S. Rensen, Toon Van Gorp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-12-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Ovarian cancer
Cachexia
Survival
Meta‐analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12468

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https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12468

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