Quiz: Management of Sarcopenia in Lung Cancer

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In our lung cancer quiz, you'll get a chance to test your knowledge of the management of sarcopenia in patients with lung cancer.

In our lung cancer quiz, you'll get a chance to test your knowledge of the management of sarcopenia in patients with lung cancer. Here's your first question:

1. Sarcopenia, or loss of muscle mass, is associated with which increased risk of which of the following?

A. Falls

B. Fractures

C. Death

D. All of the above


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