Sarcopenia Diagnosis and Management in Hematological Malignancies and Differences with Cachexia and Frailty

Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterized by a progressive loss of systemic muscle mass and decreased muscle strength or physical function. Several conditions have a role in its pathogenesis, significantly impacting adverse outcomes such as falls, functional decline, frailty, disability, multiple hospitalizations, and mortality. In the oncological setting, sarcopenia is associated with an increased risk of treatment toxicity, postoperative complications, and a higher mortality rate related to other causes (e.g., pneumonia). In the hematological field, even more so, sarcopenia predicts toxicity and response to treatments. In patients with hematologic malignancy, low muscle mass is associated with adverse outcomes and is a predictor of overall survival and non-relapse mortality. Therefore, it is essential to correctly recognize sarcopenia, evaluate the risk factors and their impact on the patient's trajectory, and effectively treat sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a reversible condition. The most effective intervention for reversing it is physical exercise combined with nutrition. The objective of clinical assessment focused on sarcopenia is to be able to carry out a "tailor-made treatment".

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15

Enthalten in:

Cancers - 15(2023), 18 vom: 16. Sept.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Colloca, Giuseppe Ferdinando [VerfasserIn]
Bellieni, Andrea [VerfasserIn]
Di Capua, Beatrice [VerfasserIn]
Iervolino, Marialuisa [VerfasserIn]
Bracci, Serena [VerfasserIn]
Fusco, Domenico [VerfasserIn]
Tagliaferri, Luca [VerfasserIn]
Landi, Francesco [VerfasserIn]
Valentini, Vincenzo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Frailty
Geriatric oncology
Hematology
Journal Article
Review
Sarcopenia

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Date Revised 03.10.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/cancers15184600

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NLM362568375