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  • Oncology
  • Clinical Nutrition

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  • Global aging and rising cancer diagnoses present clinical care challenges.
  • Maintaining adequate functionality and body composition is vital for cancer patients undergoing antineoplastic treatment.
  • These factors influence treatment tolerance, survival rates, and overall quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare body composition and functionality between cancer patients and a reference population.
  • To establish meaningful, age-specific baseline values for oncologic patients.
  • To inform clinical practice for faster and more accurate frailty assessment in cancer care.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional comparative study design.
  • Data collection using manual dynamometry, the Five-Times Sit-to-Stand test, and bioimpedance analysis.
  • Involved 374 oncologic patients and 1244 reference individuals.

Main Results:

  • Significant disparities in functionality and body composition were observed between cancer patients and the reference group.
  • Age group-specific adjusted baseline values for cancer patients were established.
  • The findings highlight the need for tailored assessment tools for this population.

Conclusions:

  • Established baseline values can facilitate the application of specific cut-off points for frailty assessment in cancer patients.
  • This can lead to faster, more accurate assessments and improved clinical decision-making.
  • Enhanced frailty management in cancer patients can improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.