[HTML][HTML] Preservation of muscle mass as a strategy to reduce the toxic effects of cancer chemotherapy on body composition
Muscle wasting often occurs as a consequence of anticancer treatments and is indicative of
worse outcomes and poor quality of life in cancer patients. Accurate assessment of body
composition and preservation of muscle mass may reduce chemotherapy toxicity and
improve the overall survival.
worse outcomes and poor quality of life in cancer patients. Accurate assessment of body
composition and preservation of muscle mass may reduce chemotherapy toxicity and
improve the overall survival.
Summary
Muscle wasting often occurs as a consequence of anticancer treatments and is indicative of worse outcomes and poor quality of life in cancer patients. Accurate assessment of body composition and preservation of muscle mass may reduce chemotherapy toxicity and improve the overall survival.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins