What is Cancer Cachexia & How to Conquer It Coping with Cancer
by Egidio Del Fabbro, MD The term cachexia refers to a specific condition characterized by weight loss, poor appetite, fatigue, and muscle wasting. The combination of muscle wasting, loss of body fat, and decreased appetite can cause dramatic changes in a persons weight and physical appearance. Unlike starvation, cachexia cannot be reversed by consuming more