Early Signs of Impaired Gut Function Affect Daily Functioning in Patients With Advanced Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy.

CONCLUSIONS: Advanced cancer patients with gastrointestinal symptoms during chemotherapy, particularly those with recent weight loss, show signs of impaired gut function, negatively affecting muscle health, daily functioning, and anabolic response to feeding. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: JPEN Journal Of Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition - June 7, 2020 Category: Nutrition Authors: van der Mei BS, Deutz NEP, Rodriguez RE, Engelen MPKJ Tags: JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr Source Type: research