Today is #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay — a little-known but devastating condition that can affect up to 80% of people with advanced cancer. That’s why 6 patient groups are uniting as part of CancerGrand Challenges’ Team CANCAN to recognise this important day to raise awareness.
Today marks the 1st #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay. Cachexia affects up to 80% of people with advanced cancer.
Our #CANCAN team is uncovering its biology & building the world’s first virtual cachexia institute.
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#CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay
Today, 26 September, is the first Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day Cachexia is a little-known but devastating condition that affects up to 80% of people with advanced cancer. It’s not just weight loss — it robs people of strength, energy, and the will to keep going. That’s why six patient groups are uniting as part of Cancer Grand Challenges’ Team CANCAN to recognise this important day and raise awareness through our new carousel. 👉 Swipe through to learn: ✔️ What cachexia is ✔️ The symptoms to look out for ✔️ Who is at risk ✔️ What can be done to help There is reason for hope. Thanks to the $25m Cancer Grand Challenges award, Team CANCAN and the wider research community are working to unravel the biology of cachexia and develop the treatments people urgently need. The first Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day has been created by the Cancer Cachexia Society — and we’re proud to stand with them to bring cachexia out of the shadows and closer to solutions. 💙 Please save this 🔖 and share to help us drive awareness and help others.
Today is the first #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay
Cachexia affects up to 80% of people w advanced cancer - not just weight loss, but loss of strength, energy & will.
Help @cancergrand.bsky.social Challenges Team CANCAN & these 6 patient groups in raising awareness & driving research. #CCAD #LCSM
Up to 80% of people with advanced cancer are affected. Researchers and clinicians are working together to better understand and tackle this challenging condition. #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay
🎥 Webinar: zurl.co/VT9Vg
🎧 Podcast: soundcloud.com/crukcamcentre...
📢 Today is the first ever #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay!
Cachexia is a wasting syndrome that causes people with cancer to lose weight & muscle even when eating normally. Find out more on the @cancerresearchuk.org ➡️ zurl.co/kxTa3
Up to 80% of people with advanced cancer are affected. Researchers and clinicians are working together to better understand and tackle this challenging condition. #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay
🎥 Webinar: zurl.co/VT9Vg
🎧 Podcast: zurl.co/3Jnn1
