Examination of how sarcopenia is considered across meta-analyses for multiple cancers, focusing on treatment outcomes and management implications.
Key Takeaways
- Umbrella review synthesized 59 meta-analyses covering 12 common cancer types
- Sarcopenia linked to shorter survival (surgery HR=1.59) and more major complications (OR=1.51)
- Methodological quality was generally high but evidence certainty was rated low or very low