ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing2023
Investigating sarcopenia, physical activity, and inflammation biomarkers in newly diagnosed oral cancer patients during curative treatment: A prospective longitudinal study.
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- Effect of Tumor-Associated Sarcopenia on Swallowing Function in Patients with Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of gastrointestinal cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Sarcopenia predicts postoperative complications in head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Exercise-Based Interventions on Molecular Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) Survivors: A Systematic Review.Integrative cancer therapiesPooled it
- Effect of a Home-Based Exercise Program on Muscle Mass, Fatigue, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients with Oral Cancer: A Randomized Trial.Head & neck · 2026Trial
- Wearable-derived postdischarge mobility as a digital biomarker for 90-day readmission and mortality in metastatic cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
- Sarcopenia is associated with poor swallowing outcomes after resection and free flap reconstruction for oral cancer.Oral oncology reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: This prospective longitudinal study aimed to investigate changes in sarcopenia, physical activity, and inflammation biomarkers in patients with oral cavity cancer during curative treatment and explore their association with treatment outcomes. Methods: Patients newly diagnosed with oral cavity cancer who underwent primary surgery with (chemo)radiation therapy were included. Along with physical activity and inflammatory markers, sarcopenia was assessed using a 5-time chair stand test, hand grip strength, and skeletal muscle index (SMI). Data were collected before operation and after 3 months (T Results: Out of 56 patients, 21 (37.5%) had sarcopenia. SMI score, physical activity, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) showed significant changes after surgery, with exacerbation at T Conclusions: Identifying patients with oral cavity cancer, sarcopenia, and high NLR levels can ensure prompt education and vigilant monitoring, potentially improving treatment outcomes and patient well-being during curative treatment.
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