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Cancer cachexia: inflammation, muscle loss and the role of nutrition

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Cancer cachexia: inflammation, muscle loss and the role of nutrition

A healthcare professional smiles and talks to an older man sitting in a wheelchair. They are in a well-lit room with simple decor. The mood is friendly and supportive, focusing on the conversation.

Beyond survival: challenges in cancer care

In this talk, Prof. Alessandro Laviano discusses key challenges faced by patients with cancer, including functional limitations in cancer survivors and cancer cachexia. He explains how cachexia is now seen as a systemic condition, with inflammation as a key driver of muscle loss, and how nutrition may help support patients throughout treatment.

What you will learn

You will learn how inflammation may drive muscle loss and affect treatment outcomes, and why weight loss can begin long before a cancer diagnosis, often without being detected in clinical practice. Prof. Laviano also explains why low muscle mass has been associated with poorer outcomes, including with immune checkpoint inhibitors. He reviews current data on omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), protein intake and physical activity, and highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and early nutritional intervention, including prehabilitation.

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Watch the full video to explore how inflammation, muscle mass and nutrition are linked in patients with cancer. Prof. Laviano shares more data on early screening, omega-3 fatty acids, protein needs and why every member of the care team plays a role.

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