High body mass index is associated with an increased overall survival in rectal cancer

Juszczyk, Karolina; Kang, Sharlyn; Putnis, Soni; Winn, Robert; Chen, James; Aghmesheh, Morteza; Fylyk, Glaucia; Brungs, Daniel

doi:10.21037/jgo-20-48

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High body mass index is associated with an increased overall survival in rectal cancer

Published in Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology • Aug 1, 2020

Authors:

Karolina Juszczyk

Sharlyn Kang

Soni Putnis

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The impact of increased body mass index (BMI) on clinical outcomes in locoregional rectal cancer is unknown. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study which included 453 consecutive rectal cancer patients undergoing definitive treatment, with confirmed stage I, II or III rectal adeno...

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Medicine

Underweight

Body mass index

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