Sveva Mortellaro, Sonia Triggiani, Federica Mascaretti, Micol Galloni, Ornella Garrone, Gianpaolo Carrafiello, Michele Ghidini
Sarcopenia, an extremely common condition in cancer patients, is described as a progressive and generalized musculoskeletal disorder that is associated with an increased likelihood of adverse outcomes, including falls, fractures, physical disability, and mortality. By contrast, cachexia is defined as a syndrome characterized by weight loss with the concomitant loss of muscle and/or fat mass. Cancer cachexia leads to functional impairment, reduced physical performance, and decreased survival, and is often accompanied by cancer progression and reduced response to therapy...
February 24, 2024: Journal of Personalized Medicine