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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
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The impact of weight loss on patients with cancer
Abstract:
Weight loss due to cachexia is a common symptom in patients with advanced cancer and often affects their quality of life. This article outlines a literature review conducted to better understand the effects of weight loss on patients with cancer. Five themes were identified that encompassed patients' experiences, including personal response, physical effects, emotions and moods, changes in eating habits and effects on social life. The review suggests strategies that health professionals can implement to ensure patients' and their families' feelings about weight loss are taken into consideration.
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