Risk factors and the nomogram model for malnutrition in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

ConclusionsAge  ≥ 65 years, completing ≥ 1 chemotherapy cycles, a high total radiation dose received, low BMI, low albumin, and low chloride levels are risk factors for malnutrition in NPC patients. The assessment effect of the new model, developed based on these risk factors, is good, and it can be u sed as an assessment tool for malnutrition in NPC patients.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research