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Clara Granda-Cameron1, Debra DeMille, Mary Pat Lynch

  • 1Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, PA, USA. claritacameron@gmail.com

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An interdisciplinary clinic improves cancer cachexia management by addressing symptoms, nutrition, and function. This approach enhances patient quality of life and may reduce missed treatments for better cancer care outcomes.

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Published on: November 30, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Cancer cachexia affects 33% of newly diagnosed cancer patients, potentially disrupting treatment.
  • Cachexia can lead to delayed, missed, or reduced cancer therapies.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an interdisciplinary clinic for managing cancer cachexia.
  • To enhance symptom management, nutrition, function, and quality of life (QOL) in high-risk patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of an integrated care model on patient well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an interdisciplinary Cancer Appetite and Rehabilitation Clinic.
  • Comprehensive evaluations including medical, nutritional, speech, swallowing, and physical therapy.
  • Creation of individualized patient management programs.

Main Results:

  • Improved symptom management, nutritional status, and functional parameters observed.
  • Enhanced overall quality of life (QOL) for patients with cancer cachexia.
  • Demonstrated potential for reducing missed or decreased cancer treatments.

Conclusions:

  • An interdisciplinary team approach is effective for managing cancer cachexia.
  • Early intervention and aggressive symptom management can improve patient performance and QOL.
  • This model offers a framework for improving cancer care and cachexia management.