Sarcopenia is a prognostic factor for overall survival in elderly patients with head-and-neck cancer
ConclusionSarcopenia is associated with impaired OS in elderly HNSCC patients. Sarcopenia, defined as the combination of low SMM and low MF, appears to be a better predictor of OS than low SMM or low MF separately.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
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