Introduction Involuntary weight loss, the defining factor of cachexia, is a common
consequence of advanced cancer. Discussion This review summarizes the actual cachexia …

The objectives were to review the existing literature on management of opioid-induced
nausea and vomiting in cancer patients and summarize the findings into evidence-based …

Goals of work It has been observed that certain cancer symptoms frequently occur together.
Prior research on symptom patterns has focused mainly on inpatients, early stage cancers …

Background Involuntary weight loss (IWL) is frequent in advanced cancer patients causing
compromised anticancer treatment outcomes and function. Cancer cachexia is influenced by …

Abstract Aquaporin-3 (AQP3) is a water channel that is predominantly expressed in the
colon, where it plays a critical role in the regulation of fecal water content. This study …

Existing studies indicate a high prevalence rate and poor management of cancer pain in the
elderly. Pain is often considered an expected concomitant of aging, and older patients are …

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this trial was to evaluate the effect of long-term treatment
with oral sustained-release hydromorphone, transdermal fentanyl, and transdermal …

Initiation of therapy with strong opioids is a challenging phase to obtain the maximum benefit
and to gain the patient's compliance. The approach could be different, depending on the …

Intensity and treatment of symptoms in 3,030 palliative care patients: a cross-sectional survey of
the EAPC Research Network. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account …

Background Constipation is frequently encountered in palliative care patients and remains a
significant therapeutic problem. The etiology of constipation is multifactorial. Nutritional and …