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What are factors contributing to cancer cachexia?
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Cancer and treatment: The greek words kakos="bad things", & hexus="state of being. Cancer cachexia is characterized by diminished nutrient intake and progressive tissue depletion, both of which lead to weight loss. Cytokine activation and tumor-derived cachexia-inducing substances are thought to be the causes.In some cases, cancer treatment may also contribute to loss of lean body mass in patients with advanced cancer.
Answered 12/14/2014
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Multiple: Increased use of energy by tumor, release of cytokinces from tumor, loss of appetite, increased metabolic rate contribute to cachexia in tumors.
Answered 3/8/2017
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