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The relationship between the BMI-adjusted weight loss grading system and quality of life in patients with incurable cancer.

Louise E DalyRoss DolanDerek PowerÉadaoin Ní BhuachallaWei SimMarie FallonSamantha CushenClaribel SimmonsDonald C McMillanBarry J LairdAoife Ryan
Published in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2019)
Our findings support that the WLGS is useful in identifying patients at risk of poor QoL that deteriorates with increasing WL grades. WL grade 4 is independently associated with a particularly worse prognosis and increased symptom burden. Identification and early referral to palliative care services may benefit these patients.
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