Nutrition and rehabilitation in advanced cancer patients [ 2007 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Stephen Clarke (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Graham Robertson ,  A/Pr Stephen Adelstein ,  Dr Patsie Polly ,  Prof Ann Louise Sharpe

Brief description This preliminary project aims to evaluate associations between cancer cachexia, psychosocial factors and cytokine levels in blood. The final decline of most patients with advanced cancer is associated with the cancer cachexia syndrome, triggered in part by cytokine release. Measuring cytokines may enable identification of patients about to enter this final stage. Further, factors like mood and social support appear to alter cytokine levels. The associations established by this study may point to treatment options that can delay the terminal phase while improving quality of life.

Funding Amount $AUD 225,991.00

Funding Scheme Targeted Calls

Notes Palliative Care Research