The influencing factors of tumor-related sarcopenia: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

As the number of cancer cases is increasing dramatically worldwide, patients with cancer are facing serious threats of nutritional loss, sarcopenia, and even cachexia in the early stages of the disease. Sarcopenia is closely associated with poor prognosis of patients with cancer; however, there is a significant gap in the current clinical knowledge of tumor-related sarcopenia and the means to prevent and control it. The aim of this study is to explore the prevalence and influencing factors of tumor-related sarcopenia through a scoping review, and to provide guidance for future research directions and the development of intervention protocols.

Methods

Using computerized search methods, we extensively searched multiple authoritative databases, includin

SUBMITTER: Tian C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11892265 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature