Are the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment due to a shared biologic mechanism?
Published Jun 1, 2003 · C. Cleeland, Gary J. Bennett, R. Dantzer
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Abstract
Cancers and cancer treatments produce multiple symptoms that collectively cause a symptom burden for patients. These symptoms include pain, wasting, fatigue, cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression, many of which co‐occur. There is growing recognition that at least some of these symptoms may share common biologic mechanisms.
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayCancer and cancer treatment symptoms may share common biologic mechanisms, potentially reducing symptom burden for patients.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.