The association between sarcopenia and quality of life in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery: an exploratory study.
Alex BessonIrene DeftereosKarla GoughDanielle TaylorRoland ShannonJustin M C YeungPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)
This study explored the novel concept of the effect of sarcopenia on QoL in the CRC surgical setting. Clinically significant changes were identified at both post-operative timepoints. This highlights an important proof of concept that PROMs can detect meaningful clinical change in CRC patients in the context of sarcopenia and should be further explored.