Impact of genetic mutations and nutritional status on the survival of patients with colorectal cancer

Author(s)

Vicente Cavagnari, Mariana Abe ^{[1, 2]} ; Silva, Tiago Donizetti ^[2] ; Haddad Pereira, Marco Antonio ^[1] ; Sauer, Luisa Jacques ^[1] ; Shigueoka, David ^[1] ; Saad, Sarhan Sydney ^[3] ; Barao, Katia ^[2] ; Dias Ribeiro, Carla Caroline ^[2] ; Forones, Nora Manoukian ^[2]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Radiol, Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Sao Paulo SP, Gastroenterol Div, Oncol Grp, Dept Med, R Botucatu 740, 2 Andar, BR-04023900 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[3] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Dept Surg, Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: BMC CANCER; v. 19, JUN 29 2019.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

BackgroundThe prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients can be influenced by genetic mutations and nutritional status. The relationship between these variables is unclear. The objective of the study was to verify the variables involved in the nutritional status and genetic mutations, which correlate with survival of CRC patients.MethodsPatients with surgical intervention for tumor resection were evaluated using body mass index, nutritional screening, patient self-produced global subjective assessment, phase angle, and computed tomography to calculate the areas of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue, and muscle mass for the determination of sarcopenia. Ten gene mutations involved in CRC carcinogenesis were studied (PIK3CA, KRAS, BRAF, EGFR, NRAS, TP53, APC, PTEN, SMAD4, and FBXW7). DNA was extracted from fresh tumor or paraffin tissues.ResultsOf the 46 patients, 29 (64.4%) were at nutritional risk and 21 (45.7%) were moderately malnourished. However, there was a high percentage of VAT in 24 (61.5%) and sarcopenia in 19 (48.7%) patients. These variables were associated with a higher risk of mortality. Nutritional risk, moderate or severe malnutrition, phase angle <5 degrees, VAT <163.8cm(2) in men and<80.1cm(2) in women, and sarcopenia were associated with the relative risk of death, with respective hazard ratios/odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of 8.77 (1.14-67.1), 3.95 (1.11-14.0), 3.79 (1.10-13.1), 3.43 (1.03-11.4), and 3.95 (1.06-14.6). Increased VAT was associated with a lower risk of death, even in patients older than 60years or those harboring mutated KRAS.ConclusionsPatients with positive indicators for malnutrition or risk of malnutrition had an increased risk of death. No relationship was identified between the presence of mutations and survival. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/19268-3 - Genomic and epigenomic markers that helps in early diagnosis and monitoring of patients with colorectal cancer
• Grantee: Nora Manoukian Forones
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants