Management of cancer cachexia

The diagnosis of cancer has traditionally been associated with malnutrition and wasting. Oncology patients are at risk for nutrition-related problems because of the cancer itself, as well as the treatment prescribed. Clinical manifestations of cachexia include anorexia, weight loss, muscle wasting,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	AACN clinical issues 2000-11, Vol.11 (4), p.590-603
1. Verfasser:	Finley, J P
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cachexia - drug therapy Cachexia - etiology Cachexia - nursing Humans Neoplasms - complications Neoplasms - diet therapy Neoplasms - nursing Nursing Nutrition Assessment Oncology Nursing - methods
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