Characterizing cancer cachexia in the geriatric oncology population
Abstract
Cancer cachexia, characterized by weight loss and sarcopenia, leads to a decline in physical function and is associated with poorer survival. Cancer cachexia remains poorly described in older adults with cancer. This study aims to characterize cancer cachexia in older adults by assessing its prevalence utilizing standard definitions and evaluating associations with components of the geriatric assessment (GA) and survival.Patients with cancer...
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Title
Characterizing cancer cachexia in the geriatric oncology population
Published Date
May 1, 2019
Volume
10
Issue
3
Pages
415 - 419
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