Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10742367 | Journal of Geriatric Oncology | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Sarcopenia is highly prevalent among older patients with early stage colorectal cancer. BMI alone is a poor indicator of lean body mass and improved methods of screening for sarcopenia are necessary. CT scans are a viable option for identifying sarcopenic patients in whom timely interventions may improve survival, quality of life, and functional outcomes.
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Authors
James R. Broughman, Grant R. Williams, Allison M. Deal, Hyeon Yu, Kirsten A. Nyrop, Shani M. Alston, Brittaney-Belle Gordon, Hanna K. Sanoff, Hyman B. Muss,