Recent content by billjr

Background: Cachexia is a complex metabolic syndrome associated with many chronic or end-stage diseases, especially cancer, and is characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass. The management of cachexia is a complex challenge that should address the different causes...

I was diagnosed in Feb 05 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The treatment consisted of two years of chemo. Six months of intensive chemo and 18 months of maintenence chemo. I lost about 15 lbs during the two years. I was able to train during the maintenence phase, went back to work part time...