Cancer cachexia

Cancer cachexia is a syndrome seen in cancer patients, that involves progressive muscle wasting, weight loss, weakness and fatigue. The cause is unexplained, although a number of chemical mediators (TNF-α or other cytokines) have been implicated.

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