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Cachexia-anorexia Syndrome in Cancer Patients by Eduardo Bruera and Irene Higginson is a book available to read on EtoBox.
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<p><p>symptoms Of Weight Loss, Weakness, And Lassitude (ie Cachexia) Can Be Found Among 50 And 90% Of Cancer Patients. This Book Provides The Most Comprehensive Text In Understanding The Causes Of These Symptoms, How They Are Recognised And Measured, Which Types Of Patients Are Affected, And The Possible Treatments. The Book Also Examines The Psychological Impact On The Patient And Family And Ways Of Managing This.<p>the Editors' High International Standing Has Enabled Them To Assemble An Outstanding Group Of Authors To Write On The Many Aspects Of Cancer Cachexia.</p> <h3>jamie H. Von Roenn</h3> <p>this Book Reviews The Pathophysiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Therapeutic Options For, Psychological Impact Of, And Ethical Considerations Regarding Treatment Of Cancer-related Cachexia. The Book Attempts To Present A Strategy For An Evidence-based Approach To The Cachexia-anorexia Syndrome In Patients With Advanced Cancer. The Book Comprehensively Addresses The Topic Including Discussion Of Symptoms Which Interfere With Oral Intake, Nutritional Support, Therapies Specifically Directed At Anorexia, And The Psychological And Ethical Issues Which Play A Role In The Treatment Of Patients W
- Author
- Eduardo Bruera and Irene Higginson
- Publisher
- IRL Press at Oxford University Press
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780192627278
- Subjects
- Medical, Medicine