Does TNF-Alpha Blockade Prevent Wasting in Lung Cancer (2003)

Title:

Does TNF-Alpha Blockade Prevent Wasting in Lung Cancer

Key words:

inflixambi

Research Institution:

Mayo Clinic

Location:

Minnesota

Researcher:

Aminah Jatoi

Project Description:

Dr. Jatoi studied the effects of the drug inflixamib on lung cancer patients to determine if the treatments improve weight, appetite, quality of life, and survival by preventing the anorexia/cachexia syndrome.

Cancer Site(s)

Lung

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