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CACHEXIA TREATMENT
Word of the day: CachexiaCachexia meaning: A serious medical condition, cachexia, causes extreme physical wasting and malnutrition, often linked to chronic illnesse...- 32-yr-old cancer patient becomes internet icon as she ‘auctions off’ her last daysThis young woman has only a few months remaining in her life. Nevertheless, she is resolute about making the most of her remaining time. Em...
- Exercise & diet play key role in enhancing survival for cancer patientsThe mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy. But...
- Weighty issues: A healthy muscle mass can be a life & death matter for cancer patientsDespite the significance of cachexia for cancer patients, there has been very little progress in treating the condition.
- Colon cancer often detected only in advanced stages, 10 % of patients are younger than 50 yrsAccording to the Mayo Clinic, colon or bowel cancer refers to the growth of malignant cells in the colon or the large intestine.
- Treatment options available for every stage of heart failureCurrently, 8-10 million Indians are diagnosed with heart failure, and 1 million are added every year. It is alarming with a more than 20% m...
- Cancer therapy has several side-effects; increases risk of heart disease & diabetes in menSide-effects of the hormone therapy include loss of muscle mass and fat gain.
- New hope: How testosterone therapy can prevent drastic weight loss in cancer patientsMany cancer patients suffer from a loss of body mass known as cachexia.
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