Journal of Clinical Oncology & Advanced Therapy

Body Composition and Metabolic Profile during Chemotherapy in Early-Stage Breast and Cervical Cancer Patients in Douala, Cameroon: A Hospital-Based Study.

Abstract

Background: Changes in body composition during chemotherapy can adversely affect the prognosis of cancer patients. To evaluate these changes, a case-control study was conducted in the cobalt therapy departments of Douala General Hospital. The primary objective was to assess the impact of chemotherapy and disease stage on body composition changes in women with breast or cervical cancer treated at the hospital's oncology unit.

To Read or Download the Article  PDF