Oncology Update: Anamorelin
Background: Cancer cachexia is a catabolic syndrome associated with uncontrolled muscle breakdown. There may be associated fat loss. Occurring in high frequency in advanced cancer, it is an indicator of poor prognosis. Besides weight loss, patients experience a cluster of symptoms including anorexia...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017-08-01
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Series: | Palliative Care |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1178224217726336 |