Review of the Effects and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia

Cancer cachexia is characterized by weight loss, anorexia, asthenia, and anemia among cancer patients and can lead to their decreased physical function, poor quality of life, and reduced survival. Progestins have been reported to have beneficial effects on appetite improvement in patients with cance...

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Main Authors: Binbin Xu, Qinqin Cheng, Winnie KW So
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing
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Online Access:http://www.apjon.org/article.asp?issn=2347-5625;year=2021;volume=8;issue=5;spage=471;epage=486;aulast=Xu