Body composition after allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation/total body irradiation in children and young people: a restricted systematic review
ConclusionsEarly remodelling of adipose tissue and loss of skeletal muscle are evident following HSCT + TBI for CTYA leukaemia, with extreme phenotype of overt lipodystrophy. There is some evidence for reduced muscle effectiveness.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsBody composition changes in patients after HSCT + TBI are apparent by early adult life and link with the risk of excess cardiometabolic morbidity seen in adult survivors. Interventions to improve muscle and/or adipose function, perhaps utilizing nutritional manipulation and/or targeted activity, should be investigated.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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