Publications by authors named "M Isabel Asensio-Cruz"
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative rare disease characterized by symptoms and signs in the upper and lower motor neurons, leading to progressive neuro-degeneration and muscle atrophy. Our objective was to analyse the quality of life (QoL) in patients with ALS and compare with general population and with patients with cancer. Prospective study from consecutive ALS patients in one center.
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- Anemia is a common issue among cancer patients, negatively affecting their quality of life (QoL) and related symptoms, though its exact impact has been unclear due to varying definitions in past studies.
- Researchers conducted a detailed analysis using specific QoL questionnaires to assess the impact of anemia on cancer patients within a multicenter study from 2015-2018, which included 365 participants.
- Results showed that cancer patients with anemia reported significantly lower global health status and more severe symptoms compared to those without anemia, indicating a clinically and statistically worse QoL for anemia sufferers.