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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Overestimates Fat-Free Mass in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment
Bell, Kirsten Elizabeth; Schmidt, Schuyler; Pfeiffer, Amanda; Bos, Lisa; Earthman, Carrie; Russell, Caryl; Mourtzakis, Marina (Wiley, 2020-12)Background: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is commonly used to assess fat-free mass (FFM) and fat mass (FM) in breast cancer patients. However, because of the prevalence of overweight, obesity and variable hydration ... -
Impairments in glucose and lipid metabolism in breast cancer patients
Bell, Kirsten Elizabeth (University of Waterloo, 2013-01-08)BACKGROUND: Breast cancer patients typically present with unhealthy body composition (high fat mass and low muscularity) near diagnosis. These body composition characteristics often worsen during treatment and ultimately ...