Low Testosterone Levels and Increased Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Cancer and Relationship with Cachexia | Zendy

Basil O. Burney | Zendy; Teresa G. Hayes | Zendy; Joanna Smiechowska | Zendy; Gina Cardwell | Zendy; Victor Z. Papusha | Zendy; Peeyush Bhargava | Zendy; Bhavana Konda | Zendy; Richard J. Auchus | Zendy; José M. Garcia | Zendy

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Low Testosterone Levels and Increased Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Cancer and Relationship with Cachexia

Author(s) -

Basil O. Burney,

Teresa G. Hayes,

Joanna Smiechowska,

Gina Cardwell,

Victor Z. Papusha,

Peeyush Bhargava,

Bhavana Konda,

Richard J. Auchus,

José M. Garcia

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206

H-Index - 353

eISSN - 1945-7197

pISSN - 0021-972X

DOI - 10.1210/jc.2011-2387

Subject(s) - medicine , testosterone (patch) , lean body mass , cachexia , cancer , sexual function , endocrinology , body mass index , inflammation , grip strength , erectile dysfunction , sarcopenia , gastroenterology , physiology , body weight

Male cancer patients suffer from fatigue, sexual dysfunction, and decreased functional performance and muscle mass. These symptoms are seen in men with hypogonadism and/or inflammatory conditions. However, the relative contribution of testosterone and inflammation to symptom burden in cancer has not been well-established.

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