Systematic review of the treatment of cancer-associated anorexia and weight loss


YAVUZŞEN T., Davis M., Walsh D., LeGrand S., Lagman R.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, vol.23, no.33, pp.8500-8511, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 33
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1200/jco.2005.01.8010
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.8500-8511
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose We systematically assessed the efficacy and safety of appetite stimulants in the management of cancer-related anorexia. Literature databases were searched for randomized controlled trials of appetite stimulants in the treatment of cancer anorexia.