Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	116601
Country	China

Category	Nutrition & Dietetics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Body mass index predicts low muscle mass in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ling Xiao, Yu-Di Liu, Xue Zhang, Shi-Chuan Zhang and Jia-Hua Lyu
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Corresponding Author	Jia-Hua Lyu, Associate Chief Physician, PhD, Senior Researcher, Department of Radiation Oncology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, No. 55 Section 4, Renmin South Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. winlttljh@163.com
Key Words	Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; Body mass index; Low muscle mass; Prognosis; Chemoradiotherapy
Core Tip	Baseline body mass index (BMI) is a strong, independent predictor of low muscle mass (LMM) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing chemoradiotherapy. Higher BMI is associated with a significantly lower risk of LMM and improved survival. The combination of low BMI and LMM serves as a simple and effective composite marker for identifying high-risk patients with the poorest prognosis, highlighting the need for early nutritional and functional interventions to improve clinical outcomes.
Citation	Xiao L, Liu YD, Zhang X, Zhang SC, Lyu JH. Body mass index predicts low muscle mass in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy. World J Clin Oncol 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-18 06:35
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-18 06:35
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-02 07:53
Return for Revision	2025-12-02 07:53
Revised	2025-12-12 03:49
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-18 16:38
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-21 02:38
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-21 03:33
Articles in Press	2026-01-21 03:33
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