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Translational Medicine / 转化医学Cancer Cachexia, Nutritional Support

Ken Fearon

MD, PhD

🏢University of Edinburgh🌐UK

Professor of Surgical Oncology (Emeritus)

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👥Biography 个人简介

Ken Fearon at the University of Edinburgh contributed foundational work on the definition, staging, and management of cancer cachexia. He led the international consensus that established the clinical diagnostic criteria for cancer cachexia and developed the Cancer Cachexia Staging System. His research on anti-inflammatory and anabolic interventions has underpinned clinical trials targeting this debilitating syndrome.

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🧪Research Fields 研究领域

cancer cachexia definition
nutritional support cancer
multimodal cachexia treatment
muscle wasting cancer
inflammatory cytokines cachexia

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Last updated: 2026-04-01 | All information from publicly available academic sources

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