High neutrophil to lymphocytes ratio is associated with sarcopenia risk in hospitalized cancer patients

Background & aims Systemic inflammation has been reported as a new predictor for cancer outcomes. This study aimed i) to identify the neutrophil to lymphocytes ratio (NLR) cut-off point that best predicts sarcopenia and ii) to verify the association between NLR and sarcopenia risk in hospitalized cancer patients. Methods A cross-sectional study enrolled a total of 123 hospitalized cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and/or undergoing surgery....