Clinical significance of weight changes at diagnosis in solid tumours.
Niamh O'DonoghueShiva ShrotriyaAynur AktasBarbara HullihenSerkan AyvazBassam EstfanDeclan WalshPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)
Most had evidence of clinically significant weight changes at diagnosis. Weight loss at diagnosis was associated with a higher risk of further weight loss. A detailed weight history at cancer diagnosis is essential to identify and intervene for those most at risk of weight change-related early mortality.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- roux en y gastric bypass
- gastric bypass
- body mass index
- weight gain
- physical activity
- glycemic control
- obese patients
- type diabetes
- cardiovascular events
- body weight
- cardiovascular disease
- papillary thyroid
- adipose tissue
- coronary artery disease
- metabolic syndrome
- young adults
- drug induced