SARC-F as a screening tool to detect computed tomography-based sarcopenia and myosteatosis among older adults with cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) recommends SARC-F as a tool for identifying sarcopenia among older adults. However, the role of SARC-F among older adults with cancer remains unexplored. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic utility of SARC-F to identify those with sarcopenia, or low muscle mass (using skeletal muscle index [SMI]), and myosteatosis (using skeletal muscle density [SMD]) from computed tomography (CT) imaging and the association of SARC-F with all-cause mortality.

Methods

Older adults (≥60 years) presenting for initial consultation at UAB medical oncology clinic who underwent geriatric assessment were enrolled in a prospective cohort study. We identified study participants who completed SARC-F screening and had availabl

SUBMITTER: Hess DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10709718 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature