Deterioration of nutritional status of patients with locally advanced cervical cancer during treatment with concomitant chemoradiotherapy

Background In Mexico, 80% women with cervical cancer are diagnosed at locally advanced stages and are treated with concomitant chemoradiotherapy. The treatment modality and catabolic state confer a nutritional risk. The present study aimed to thoroughly evaluate the nutritional status and change in body composition of locally advanced cervical cancer ( LACC ) patients throughout treatment. Methods An observational prospective study, carried out...