Prevalence and clinical implications of sarcopenia in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Min Kyeong JangSungwon ParkRebecca RaszewskiChang Gi ParkArdith Z DoorenbosSue Kim

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)

Sarcopenia is not just a state of muscle mass loss, but an influencing factor on therapeutic effects and survival rates in oncology. It is thus necessary to recognize the risk of sarcopenia throughout the trajectory of cancer treatment, identify low muscle mass early, and manage it from a prehabilitation perspective.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
community dwelling
palliative care
risk factors
young adults