Cancer Cachexia in Pancreatic Cancer: Complex Treatment Challenges
Prof. Richard Dunne discusses the case of a patient with cancer cachexia, highlighting the challenges with treatment strategies and interventions.
Target Audience
Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
- Diagnose cancer cachexia in pancreatic cancer and identify exocrine pancreatic insufficiency as a coexisting, treatable driver of weight loss.
- Manage cachexia complicated by chemotherapy-induced nausea and early satiety, using enzyme replacement, olanzapine, and modification of an existing exercise regimen.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Pfizer.
Course summary
Course opens:
10/08/2025
Course expires:
10/08/2031
Cost:
$0.00

Dr. Richard Dunne
Associate Professor of Medicine & Section Leader, GI Oncology, Wilmot Cancer Institute and The University of Rochester Medical Center
No accreditation is available for this activity

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