Loss of muscle mass or cachexia in patients with cancer is associated with lower survival (IMAGE)

Shinshu University

Loss of muscle mass or cachexia in patients with cancer is associated with lower survival

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Understanding the importance of using the right diagnostic criteria for cachexia is crucial, as it can significantly influence the health and survival of cancer patients.

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"Bones" by st4rbucks (https://openverse.org/image/5d2a461c-4dce-4c6d-8cfa-722db42f3944 )

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