Lipid Metabolism in Cancer (1983)

Title:

Lipid Metabolism in Cancer

Key words:

metabolism

Research Institution:

New England Deaconess Medical Center

Location:

Massachusetts

Researcher:

Jacob J Lokich

Project Description:

Dr. Lokich examined how the metabolism of fat in patients with colon cancer differs from the metabolism of fat in those without cancer, in order to help explain why so many cancer patients lose weight during their illness.

Cancer Site(s)

Colon/Rectum

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