Caring sarcopenia for cancer patients: review / 中华临床营养杂志

ABSTRACT

Sarcopenia is one of common clinical symptom in patients with cancer,which can be regarded as a poor prognosis independent risk factors of disease and death.The main measurements of sarcopenia are magnetic resonance imaging,computerized tomography and positron emission tomography.Sarcopenia is frequently associated with cachexia,and have an influence on the anti-tumor therapeutic influence with each other.In recent years,a mass of clinical research on the application of exercise,nutrition support and drugs,and other comprehensive intervention in patients with sarcopenia emerging constantly,and much achieved good results.The clinical value of sarcopenia in cancer therapy can not be ignored,which should be given more attention.Its mechanism is complex,and intervention means become more various,but more evidence of efficacy and safety is still needed.