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Mom has advanced ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2006. what is the best solution for cancer cachexia? megestrol acetate is not helping, nor protein food

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Cancer cachexia solu: Unfortunately once cancer cachexia sets in, the tumor is usually very far advanced and medications usually do not help much.

Answered 1/16/2016

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Cancer cachexia: This is a challenge. Options include liquid food supplements, such as protein shakes or Ensure, egg whites, Quinoa, Yogurt, puddings. Appetite stimulants like megestrol are effective. Dose matters - raising the dose might help. Cannabis can help. Feeding tubes are a last resort, inserted at the stomach wall.

Answered 9/28/2016

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