ALB and cancer: Studies conducted in the postoperative period have reported strong associations between 90-day mortality and advanced age, poor ECOG-PS (≥2), the presence of sarcopenia, disease progression status, and frailty, particularly among geriatric patients.29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Additionally, studies on advanced-stage cancer patients presenting to emergency departments have reported significant associations between low albumin levels, low BMI, and 90-day mortality.34