{"product_id":"cancer-cachexia-isabella-white-9798874291600","title":"Cancer Cachexia: A Comprehensive Guide to Cachexia, Clinical Implications, Diagnosis, Treatment Strategies and Related Conditions","description":"Up to 80% of advanced cancer patients suffer from the debilitating condition of cancer cachexia. This complex, devastating syndrome robs patients of quality of life and longevity at a time when they need their strength most. \u003ci\u003eWhy does cachexia remain underdiagnosed and undertreated despite its heavy toll? How can we overcome barriers to providing compassionate, holistic, cachexia-focused care?\u003c\/i\u003e This comprehensive guide answers these questions and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book illuminates cachexia's intricate mechanisms, multifaceted impacts, and emerging management strategies. It equips clinicians to improve detection, empowers patients to seek specialized care, and motivates policymakers to make cachexia-directed therapies accessible. Key features include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear illustrations demystify the pathophysiology underlying cachexia's wasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical guidance on diagnostic criteria, body composition analysis, and monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence-based overviews of pharmacological, nutritional, exercise, and behavioral interventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth discussions of cachexia's influence across the cancer journey, from diagnosis to end-of-life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-world insights on challenges in cachexia management and advice to overcome them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile reversing advanced cachexia proves difficult, this book shows stabilization is possible through multimodal care targeting nutrition, anabolism, and quality of life. Nobody needs to face cancer's worst alone. We all have a role in ensuring cachexia patients receive the compassionate, integrated support they deserve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for oncology providers, trainees, and specialists in nutrition, rehabilitation, or palliative medicine, this definitive reference aims to advance the care of cancer cachexia through awareness, education, research, and advocacy. Do not allow cachexia to continue stealing life and vitality from those with cancer. \u003cb\u003eTake action and get this invaluable book today!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Isabella White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8874291604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798874291600\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.21d","brand":"Isabella White","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46311180632319,"sku":"9798874291600","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3ce61092-0732-4ad4-a19c-131de4ac1dd9.jpg?v=1730888760","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cancer-cachexia-isabella-white-9798874291600","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}