Diagnosis of malnutrition in cancer patients
Chunhua Song, Hanping Shi
Abstract
Malnutrition is a common complication in patients with malignant tumors and adversely affects treatment and prognosis[1][1]. It has been reported that the global prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized patients with malignant tumors is approximately 70%[2][2]. Moreover, approximately 20% of
Topics & Concepts
MalnutritionMedicineComplicationCancerInternal medicinePediatricsIntensive care medicineNutrition and Health in AgingFrailty in Older AdultsBody Composition Measurement Techniques