Host-related factors and cancer: Malnutrition and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

ABSTRACT: Assessment of host-related factors is a crucial aspect in the comprehensive management of cancer patients. A distinct nutritional disturbance linked to cancer has been recognized to be associated with negative outcomes. However, compared to solid tumors, only a limited number of studies have looked specifically at nutritional issues in the field of lymphoma. The aim of this review is to integrate the current knowledge on interactions between malnutrition and lymphoma and address most relevant and pertinent questions. We first provide a literature review on the mutual biological relationship between malnutrition and lymphoma. Next, we explore the overlap between malnutrition, sarcopenia, cachexia and frailty in lymphoma studies. In addition, we summarize the clinical assessment scales used

SUBMITTER: Mancuso S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9544175 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature