The body mass index (BMI) may be associated with an increased incidence and aggressiveness of urological cancers. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the BMI on survival in patients with T1G3 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

An increased body mass index is associated with a worse prognosis in patients administered BCG immunotherapy for T1 bladder cancer

Russo, Giorgio Ivan;Morgia, Giuseppe;
2019-01-01

Abstract

The body mass index (BMI) may be associated with an increased incidence and aggressiveness of urological cancers. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the BMI on survival in patients with T1G3 non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
2019
Bladder cancer; Body mass index; Obesity; Prognosis
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