Prognostic Significance of Low Body Mass Index and Betel-Quid Use in the 5-Year Survival Rates of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients.

Yi-Ping PanTing-You HsuJui-Ying LinChia-Jung HoChiung-Ying KuanWen-Chi ChouChien-Hong LaiPei-Hung ChangKun-Yun Yeh

Published in: Nutrition and cancer (2019)

Different nutrition assessment criteria produced different malnutrition rates. Advanced tumor stage, low BMI at diagnosis, and betel quid use were independent prognostic factors for worse survival of ESCC patients.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
body mass index
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
weight loss