Cachexia and anorexia in malignancy

被引:36
作者
Albrecht, JT [1 ]
Canada, TW [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TEXAS,COLL PHARM,AUSTIN,TX 78712
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10.1016/S0889-8588(05)70368-3
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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100214 ;
摘要
Cancer cachexia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the cancer patient. Cancer cachexia is a syndrome characterized by anorexia and host tissue wasting. The pathophysiology of cancer cachexia is discussed. The roles of cytokines in cancer cachexia are described. The controversy regarding the provision of nutrition support is discussed.
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