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Cancer-associatedcachexia

Cancer cachexia: biomarkers and the influence of age.

Cancer cachexia (Ccx) is a complex metabolic condition characterized by pronounced muscle and fat wasting, systemic inflammation, weakness and fatigue. Up to 30% of cancer patients succumb directly to Ccx, yet therapies that effectively address this perturbed metabolic state are...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-02-27
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Molecular Oncology
Read MoreCancer cachexia: biomarkers and the influence of age.

Appetite and dietary intake endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 2 of the cachexia endpoints series.

There is no consensus on the optimal endpoint(s) in cancer cachexia trials. Endpoint variation is an obstacle when comparing interventions and their clinical value. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize and evaluate endpoints used to assess appetite...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-02-11
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreAppetite and dietary intake endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic Review 2 of the cachexia endpoints series.

Quality of life endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic review 3 of the cachexia endpoints series.

The use of patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) of quality of life (QOL) is common in cachexia trials. Patients' self-report on health, functioning, wellbeing, and perceptions of care, represent important measures of efficacy. This review describes the frequency, variety, and reporting of...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-03-29
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreQuality of life endpoints in cancer cachexia clinical trials: Systematic review 3 of the cachexia endpoints series.

The role of the nurse in meeting the educational needs for self-care in cachectic cancer patients and their family caregivers: A scoping review.

To give an overview of what is known about the nurse contribution to education in self-care by people with cancer cachexia and their family caregivers. Nurse-led patient education can help patients and their family caregivers to manage cancer symptoms, cancer...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2023-08-23
Read MoreThe role of the nurse in meeting the educational needs for self-care in cachectic cancer patients and their family caregivers: A scoping review.

Holistic multimodal care for patients with cancer cachexia and their family caregivers.

Patients with cancer cachexia frequently suffer from physical symptoms and psychological symptoms of illness, which can lead to emotional distress in patients and family caregivers. Although there is no standard care to manage cancer cachexia despite its high prevalence and...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2023-08-06
Read MoreHolistic multimodal care for patients with cancer cachexia and their family caregivers.

Factors associated with multimodal care practices for cancer cachexia among registered dietitians.

This study aimed to determine factors associated with multimodal care practices for cancer cachexia among registered dietitians (RDs) working in cancer care. A secondary analysis was performed using RDs' data. Data on knowledge, skills, and confidence in multimodal care were...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-03-06
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Supportive Care In Cancer
Read MoreFactors associated with multimodal care practices for cancer cachexia among registered dietitians.

Fluid retention and weight loss in refractory cancer cachexia.

It is unknown to what extent the fluid retention (FR) status disrupts the detection of weight loss rate (WLR) in adult patients with advanced cancer. This study aimed to determine the association of FR status with WLR. This study was...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-02-23
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Bmj Supportive & Palliative Care
Read MoreFluid retention and weight loss in refractory cancer cachexia.

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