High Inflammation Raises Cancer Death Risk by 60.4%.

In 2025, Hailun Xie and team analyzed 6,568 cancer patients from multiple hospitals. They made an inflammatory score from white blood cell count and C-reactive protein levels in blood, grouping it as mild, moderate, or severe. They tracked survival and nutrition changes using stats like survival curves and risk models.

Higher scores meant worse outcomes: survival dropped from 67.5% in mild to 45.2% in severe groups. Severe inflammation raised death risk by 60.4%, and each rise in score boosted it by 16.3%. It also linked to more severe malnutrition and cachexia, speeding up weight loss.

Check inflammation levels early in cancer care to guide nutrition support and improve chances.