Handgrip weakness, low fat‐free mass, and overall survival in non‐small cell lung cancer treated with curative‐intent radiotherapy

• Main Authors: Chris Burtin (Author), Jacques Bezuidenhout (Author), Karin J.C. Sanders (Author), Anne‐Marie C. Dingemans (Author), Annemie M.W.J. Schols (Author), Stephanie T.H. Peeters (Author), Martijn A. Spruit (Author), Dirk K.M. De Ruysscher (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Assessment of handgrip strength and fat‐free mass provides quick and objective information on muscle performance and mass that might complement subjective World Health Organization Performance Status (WHO PS). We investigated to what extent the presence of pre‐treatment handgrip...