Abstract
Cancer may induce weight loss and cachexia, and cancer treatment may contribute to nutritional impairment. Here, we review the literature on the mechanisms of cancer cachexia and the pharmacological interventions both in use in clinical practice and currently under development. Based on this analysis, several nutritional proposals for cancer patients are suggested and the importance of good nutritional status in candidates for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is highlighted.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 120-132 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Frontiers in Bioscience |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
Keywords
- Antiblastic chemotherapy
- Cancer
- Foods
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Review
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Immunology and Microbiology(all)
- Medicine(all)