Title: Impact of different palliative systemic treatments on skeletal muscle mass in metastatic colorectal cancer patients
| Authors: | SA Kurk MDA, PHM Peeters MD PhDB, B Dorresteijn PhDC, PA de Jong MD PhDD, M Jourdan PhDE, HJ Kuijf PhDF, CJA Punt MD PhDG, M Koopman MD PhDH*, AM May PhDI |
| Published: | October 8, 2018 |
| Journal: | Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle |
The study investigated changes in skeletal muscle mass (SMM) during various consecutive palliative systemic treatment regimens in metastatic colorectal cancer patients. Authors conclude SMM loss is reversible and may be negatively influenced by the intensity of anti-cancer systemic regimens.
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Citation : S.A. Kurk, P.H.M. Peeters, B. Dorresteijn, P.A. de Jong, M. Jourdan, H.J. Kuijf, C.J.A. Punt, M. Koopman, A.M. May. Impact of different palliative systemic treatments on skeletal muscle mass in metastatic colorectal cancer patients. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2018 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12337.