Correlation Between The Screening, Assessment Of Nutritional Status And Skeletal Metastasis In Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)- A Retrospective Study

Background: Lung carcinoma has developed over the past century from a rare and obscure disease to the most frequent cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related death. A collection of histological subtypes known as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) affects about 85% of patients. Aim: This study aims to determine the screening, correlating between the assessment of nutritional status and skeletal metastasis in non-small cell lung cancer, the prevalence, and the risk factors involved. Methods: It was conducted at the Department of Medical Oncology, JSS Hospital, Agrahara, Mysuru from April to 30th June 2024 for 3 months involving 100 patients diagnosed with NSCLC. Result: The prevalence rate of NSCLC in this study is higher in males than females in the age group 66-75 with more stages 3 and 4. Most patients obtained chemotherapy with anxiety, fatigue, breathlessness, and other symptoms. Diabetes and hypertension were seen as the most risk factors. BMI analysis showed a normal nutritional status in about 45-50% of patients, but screening and assessment showed a high risk of malnutrition and malnourishment. Skeletal metastasis is seen more in males than females. Conclusion: From this study we understand that smoking habits play an important role in the progression of the disease as of male population is more addicted to it which impacts the prevalence rate in both males and females. Also, BMI alone can`t be used for the malnutrition analysis or nutritional status, screening and assessment test are must in assessing the patients. Decrease in nutritional status impacts higher in skeletal metastasis as the body loss its essential elements which impacts on the quality of life.