Predictive Factors for Critical Weight Loss in Saudi Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing (Chemo)Radiotherapy

Predictive Factors for Critical Weight Loss in Saudi Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing (Chemo)Radiotherapy

Weight loss is a significant health problem among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) that is attributable primarily to the tumor or tumor therapy. Critical weight loss (CWL) is defined as the unintentional loss of ≥5% of weight. Therefore, this study’s goal was to investigate and determine the...

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Main Authors: Alaa S. Redwan, Fayrooz A. Kattan, Maha A. Alidrisi, Gayur A. Ali, Mazen M. Ghaith, Ahmad F. Arbaeen, Hussain A. Almasmoum, Najlaa H. Almohmadi, Sarah O. Alkholy, Walaa E. Alhassani, Wafaa F. Abusudah, Abrar M. Babateen, Mai A. Ghabashi, Ahmad A. Obeidat, Azzam N. Al Yacoub, Awfa Y. Alazzeh, Firas S. Azzeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
head and neck cancer
critical weight loss
Makkah
radiotherapy
chemotherapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/2/414

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