The association between changes in muscle mass and quality of life in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

The association between changes in muscle mass and quality of life in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Abstract Background Skeletal muscle mass (SMM) loss is common in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients and associated with poor clinical outcomes, including increased treatment‐related toxicities and reduced survival. Muscle loss may contribute to reduced health‐related quality of life (HRQoL...

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Main Authors: Jeroen W.G. Derksen, Sophie A. Kurk, Petra H.M. Peeters, Bram Dorresteijn, Marion Jourdan, Ankie M.T. van derVelden, Peter Nieboer, Robert S. deJong, Aafke H. Honkoop, Cornelis J.A. Punt, Miriam Koopman, Anne M. May
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Subjects:
Skeletal muscle mass
Quality of life
Metastatic colorectal cancer
Supportive care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12562

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https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12562

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