Sarcopenic Obesity in Cervical Carcinoma: A Strong and Independent Prognostic Factor beyond the Conventional Predictors (ESTHER Study—AFRAID Project)

Sarcopenic Obesity in Cervical Carcinoma: A Strong and Independent Prognostic Factor beyond the Conventional Predictors (ESTHER Study—AFRAID Project)

Locally advanced cervical cancer represents a significant treatment challenge. Body composition parameters such as body mass index, sarcopenia, and sarcopenic obesity, defined by sarcopenia and BMI ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, have been identified as potential prognostic factors, yet their ove...

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Main Authors: Federica Medici, Martina Ferioli, Silvia Cammelli, Ludovica Forlani, Viola Laghi, Johnny Ma, Savino Cilla, Milly Buwenge, Gabriella Macchia, Francesco Deodato, Maria Vadalà, Claudio Malizia, Luca Tagliaferri, Anna Myriam Perrone, Pierandrea De Iaco, Lidia Strigari, Alberto Bazzocchi, Stefania Rizzo, Alessandra Arcelli, Alessio Giuseppe Morganti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
anemia
body mass index
chemoradiation
cervical cancer
hemoglobin
observational study
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/5/929

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