Tag Vickie E. Baracos PhD

Introduction and Scope of the Problem Cachexia is a term commonly understood by health care professionals. It describes a condition characterized by the presence of involuntary weight loss and culminating in a state of emaciation. Until recently, no agreement had…

Introduction and Scope of the Problem The onset of involuntary weight loss is often the first clinical sign of the presence of malignant disease. In cancers that are incurable by currently available therapies, significant weight loss can be seen in…