This study will examine the association between low muscle mass (myopenia) at diagnosis and chemotherapy toxicity in older adults with newly diagnosed advanced colorectal cancer.
This is a prospective cohort study that examines the impact of myopenia on chemotherapy toxicity in overall survival (OS) in older adults with newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) receiving 5-Fluouracil (5FU)systemic chemotherapy. The study also explores the mediating influence of genetic variation in the association between myopenia and chemotherapy toxicity.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Number of Chemotherapy Toxicities (Grade 3 - 5)
Chemotoxicity will be measured after initiation of chemotherapy using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE).
Time frame: Up to 6 months (after initiation of chemotherapy)
Overall Survival
Participants will be followed for the duration of the study with each participant followed for at least one year after diagnosis, to determine vital status. Loss-to-follow-up will be minimized by asking participating sites to provide date of last contact every 3 months.
Time frame: 1 year
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