Impact of Weight Loss on Patients with Locally Advanced Esophageal and Esophagogastric Junction Cancers Treated with Chemoradiotherapy

CONCLUSION: Significant weight loss during CRT was frequently observed in patients with locally advanced esophageal and EGJ cancers. Baseline hypoalbuminemia was an independent prognostic factor for OS in patients treated with definitive CRT. Nutritional support before and during treatment should be considered to potentially improve patients' outcomes.<br />.PMID:34967563 | DOI:10.31557/APJCP.2021.22.12.3847
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research