Tag: cachexia
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How Malnutrition Affects Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer Treated with CCRT
Understanding the Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Treatment Outcomes Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) presents a significant challenge for patients and clinicians alike. Treatment often involves concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), a standard approach that combines chemotherapy with radiation to improve tumor control. Emerging research highlights a crucial, yet sometimes overlooked, factor influencing treatment success: nutritional status.…
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Malnutrition Impacts Survival in CCRT for Advanced Cervical Cancer
Overview Malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia are increasingly recognized as important prognostic factors in cancer care. In locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC), patients receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) face a delicate balance between effective tumor control and the risk of treatment-related toxicity. A recent scoping review highlights that nutritional status independently influences both survival and toxicity outcomes.…
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Malnutrition Undermines Survival in Advanced Cervical Cancer Undergoing CCRT
Impact of Nutrition on Outcomes in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) is typically treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). Recent research underscores a powerful, yet often overlooked, factor shaping patient outcomes: nutritional status. Cachexia, sarcopenia, and overall malnutrition are not just background concerns; they independently correlate with survival and treatment-related toxicity in…
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Factors Influencing Malnutrition in Patients with Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome marked by the heart’s inability to pump blood efficiently, leading to systemic consequences that extend beyond the cardiovascular system. Among these, malnutrition emerges as a common and clinically significant problem. Malnutrition in HF patients is not merely a matter of inadequate calorie intake; it reflects a…
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Factors Influencing Malnutrition in Patients with Heart Failure: A Scoping Review
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a prevalent and progressive condition characterized by the heart’s reduced ability to pump blood effectively. Alongside other clinical challenges, malnutrition emerges as a common and clinically relevant complication in HF patients. Malnutrition in this population is not merely a consequence of reduced intake; it results from a complex interplay of…