Why do people with cancer lose weight?

1 Answer
Nov 18, 2015

Cachexia is defined as weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chronic illness. This is often seen in cancer.

Explanation:

The following picture lists factors that contribute to Cachexia in cancer quite clearly (i know it has spelling mistakes but the facts are right)

http://www.healthyfellow.com/images/2009/cachexia.gif