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Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome is a condition characterized by muscle wasting and lack of appetite for food. Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome is a very common occurrence in patients suffering from cancer and is associated with many adverse outcomes. Presented here is information regarding cancer anorexia-cachexia’s diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment.
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Jackson, M., Abd-Elsayed, A. (2019). Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome. In: Abd-Elsayed, A. (eds) Pain. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99124-5_210
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