Ultrasound use in metastatic breast cancer to measure body composition changes following an exercise intervention.

ABSTRACT: Changes in body composition and muscle dysfunction are common in metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Ultrasound imaging (US) offers reliable information about muscle and fat tissue architecture (thickness) and quality (echo-intensity). This study aimed to analyze the responsiveness of thickness and echo-intensity and its possible relationship with functional and patient reported-outcomes (PRO) in MBC patients after an exercise intervention. A prospective study was conducted in 2019. A 12-week exercise program was performed, including aerobic exercise and strength training. Measurements were made at baseline and after intervention. Thickness and echo-intensity were obtained from the quadriceps and biceps brachii and brachialis (BB). Mean differences were calculated using the T-Student parametri

SUBMITTER: Escriche-Escuder A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8065020 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature