An integrative review of cancer-related cachexia and sarcopenia: A different focus in malignant hematology.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/background

An improved understanding of cancer-related cachexia and sarcopenia among patients with hematologic malignancies can improve their health outcomes. Patients with hematologic malignancies are affected by cancer-related cachexia and sarcopenia, but this aspect of their care is rarely studied. This review aims to increase awareness and knowledge of cancer-related cachexia and sarcopenia for patients with hematologic malignancies through a comprehensive synthesis of current research.

Methods

An integrative literature review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies published between 2012 and 2022 using sear

SUBMITTER: Tinsley-Vance SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11720849 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature