Overcoming barriers to timely recognition and treatment of cancer cachexia: Sharing Progress in Cancer Care Task Force Position Paper and Call to Action.

Publication

Overcoming barriers to timely recognition and treatment of cancer cachexia: Sharing Progress in Cancer Care Task Force Position Paper and Call to Action.

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 15, 2023

Arends Jann, Muscaritoli Maurizio, Anker Stefan D, Audisio Riccardo, Barazzoni Rocco, Bosnjak Snezana, Bossi Paolo, Bowman Jacqueline, Gijssels Stefan, Krznaric Zeljko, Strasser Florian, Aapro Matti

Citation

Arends J, Muscaritoli M, Anker S, Audisio R, Barazzoni R, Bosnjak S, Bossi P, Bowman J, Gijssels S, Krznaric Z, Strasser F, Aapro M. Overcoming barriers to timely recognition and treatment of cancer cachexia: Sharing Progress in Cancer Care Task Force Position Paper and Call to Action. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2023; 185:103965.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2023; 185

Publication Date

Mar 15, 2023

Issn Electronic

1879-0461

Pages

103965

Brief description/objective

Cachexia is a life-threatening disorder affecting an estimated 50-80% of cancer patients. The loss of skeletal muscle mass in patients with cachexia is associated with an increased risk of anticancer treatment toxicity, surgical complications and reduced response. Despite international guidelines, the identification and management of cancer cachexia remains a significant unmet need owing in part to the lack of routine screening for malnutrition and suboptimal integration of nutrition and metabolic care into clinical oncology practice. In June 2020, Sharing Progress in Cancer Care (SPCC) convened a multidisciplinary task force of medical experts and patient advocates to examine the barriers preventing the timely recognition of cancer cachexia, and provide practical recommendations to improve clinical care. This position paper summarises the key points and highlights available resources to support the integration of structured nutrition care pathways.