Prelim study of association between nutritional indices, psychosocial factors, cytokines & survival advanced cancer pati [ 2004 - 2006 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Paul Glare (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Stephen Adelstein ,  Prof Ann Louise Sharpe ,  Prof Katherine Clark ,  Prof Stephen Clarke

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 24,820.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Palliative Care Research