Abstract
Loss of appetite is common among patients with advanced cancer. However, it remains controversial how, when, and if to palliate this symptom. Here, we provide an update on recent as well as past literature to address the question of whether loss of appetite should be palliated in patients with advanced cancer. In our opinion—and as discussed here—we believe that this symptom should be palliated, although perhaps not always with pharmacologic interventions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 31 |
Journal | Current treatment options in oncology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2021 |
Keywords
- Anorexia
- Cancer
- Loss of appetite
- Palliation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Pharmacology (medical)