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Malnutrition is a common issue among cancer patients, affecting up to 80% of patients, depending on the type of tumor (). It has been associated with adverse clinical outcomes, including an increased risk of postoperative complications, longer recovery times, and reduced survival rates (). Among patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), preoperative malnutrition is particularly critical as it can significantly affect the prognosis and overall treatment outcomes (). Despite its importance, the detection and management of malnutrition in this patient group is often overlooked, and the reliance on simple measures such as body mass index (BMI) alone can underestimate the true extent of malnutrition. The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is a validated and reliable screening tool that has been widely used to assess the nutritional status of elderly and cancer patients (–). This tool helps identify patients at risk of malnutrition by evaluating factors such as dietary intake, weight loss, and physical condition. While BMI is a useful indicator of body weight, it fails to capture the nuanced nutritional deficiencies that may be present in patients with cancer. Therefore, a more comprehensive approach to nutritional assessment is necessary to ensure better patient management and outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the nutritional status of NSCLC patients prior to lung resection using the MNA and to explore the potential link between nutritional status and survival outcomes. By identifying patients at risk of malnutrition, it is possible to implement early interventions that may improve clinical outcomes and survival rates.