Sarcopenia and obesity in long-term survivors of childhood leukemia/lymphoma: a report from a single institution

ConclusionsYoung adult survivors of childhood leukemia/lymphoma could be at risk of developing sarcopenia after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and obesity after cranial radiotherapy. Further studies are required to assess the body composition of long-term survivors to find detailed risk factors of sarcopenia and metabolic syndrome.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research