SEOM clinical guidelines for cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome (2023)
Ainara Soria Rivas,
Yolanda Escobar Álvarez,
Ana Blasco Cordellat
et al.
Abstract:Cancer-related anorexia-cachexia syndrome (CACS) is a debilitating condition afflicting up to 80% of advanced-stage cancer patients. Characterized by progressive weight loss, muscle wasting, and metabolic abnormalities, CACS significantly compromises patients’ quality of life and treatment outcomes. This comprehensive review navigates through its intricate physiopathology, elucidating its stages and diagnostic methodologies. CACS manifests in three distinct stages: pre-cachexia, established cachexia, and refra… Show more
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