A recent medical study showed that significant weight loss and diabetes may be associated with an increased risk of death or recurrence and progression of kidney cancer among patients with non-metastatic disease.
A research team led by Dr. Monica Sarkar from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, USA, reported in a study published yesterday Sunday in the scientific journal Cancer that these findings came after following 1,289 patients, aiming to evaluate the relationship between weight changes, diabetes, and long-term health outcomes.
The results indicated that patients who lost more than 10% of their body weight over two years were more likely to die or experience disease recurrence and progression compared to those who maintained stable weights. It also showed an association between diabetes and an increased risk of cancer recurrence or progression in some patients.
The study results highlighted the importance of monitoring health changes associated with kidney cancer, as they serve as indicators that can help doctors assess patients' health status and track disease progression, thereby improving the medical care provided to them.
These findings underscore the importance of regular health follow-up for kidney cancer patients, monitoring weight changes and blood sugar levels, as this plays a role in assessing their health status and tracking disease progression.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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