Cancer cachexia—pathophysiology and management
Cancer cachexia—pathophysiology and management
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Japan: Springer Japan
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English
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Japan: Springer Japan
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About half of all cancer patients show a syndrome of cachexia, characterized by anorexia and loss of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle mass. Cachexia can have a profound impact on quality of life, symptom burden, and a patient’s sense of dignity. It is a very serious complication, as weight loss during cancer treatment is associated with more chem...
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Cancer cachexia—pathophysiology and management
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3698426
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3698426
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0944-1174
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1435-5922
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10.1007/s00535-013-0787-0
