Cancer‐driven changes link T cell frequency to muscle strength in people with cancer: a pilot study

• Main Authors: Aditi Narsale (Author), Rosa Moya (Author), Jasmin Ma (Author), Lindsey J. Anderson (Author), Daniel Wu (Author), Jose M. Garcia (Author), Joanna D. Davies (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Tumour growth can promote the loss of muscle mass and function. This is particularly disturbing because overall survival is significantly reduced in people with weaker and smaller skeletal muscle. The risk of cancer is also greater in people who are immune deficient. Muscle wasti...