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Cachexia endpoints. The monitoring of cachexia is a key issue during therapy. Different parameters in relation with anorexia and metabolic disturbances should be taken into consideration. Although bodyweight is the most important endpoint, body composition, physical performance and survival, which reflect the impact of the treatment, should also be taken into consideration and analyzed.
Abbreviation: QoL, quality of life.
