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Cancer Cachexia Society
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The CCS is a community of scientists, translational researchers, clinician-investigators, health care providers, industry partners, advocates, and patients working together to increase knowledge, research, education, awareness, and treatment of cachexia.
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We're pleased to be involved in the launch of COACH-ED, a long-term global initiative to enhance the clinical recognition and management of cancer cachexia.

Join us on October 17 and 19 in Berlin: coach-edu.org

#SuppOnc @cancercachexia.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🚨 We are only 7 days away from the first-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day is quickly approaching - September 26, 2025!
📢 It’s time to know the signs and start the conversation about cancer cachexia.
Help raise awareness.
#CancerWastingMatters #CCAD2025
September 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
📢 We have launched a new symbol for Cancer Cachexia!! 📢 Our call to unite, act, and raise awareness. Join our movement. #CCAD2025 #CachexiaWastingMatters 💙🧡🩵 Help us spread the word! September 26th, 2025 - First-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day!!
August 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
🚨We are just 53 days until the first-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day! 🚨 Get ready for impactful events, inspiring stories, and our official ribbon reveal. Let’s shine a light on this overlooked condition. #CancerWastingMatters #CCAD2025
August 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The early bird registration deadline for the Cancer Cachexia Conference is fast approaching. Don't miss out on the best rate! 🥸
cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-registr...
June 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Less than 3 weeks until the abstract submission deadline. Whether you study muscle, fat, the liver, brain, gut, bone, tumor biology, body composition, nutrition, exercise, and more - come join the conference so we can learn from you.
www.cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-abstracts
May 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Less than 4 weeks until the abstract deadline for the Cancer Cachexia Society Conference in Turin, Italy. Submit your abstract here and secure your spot:
www.cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-abstracts
78 abstracts submitted thus far! Don't miss out!
May 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📣 Big News! The Cancer Cachexia Society is launching the first-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day! 🗓️ Starting this year, the 4th Friday of every September = Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day! #CancerCachexiaAwarenessDay2025
May 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Education Committee of the @cancercachexia.bsky.social
Society invites you to submit an abstract to participate in the "Communication Award competition" at the Cancer Cachexia Conference in Torino, Sept 25-27. Submit abstract here by May 2: cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-abstracts
April 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
@cancercachexia.bsky.social research is truly interdisciplinary, with meaningful progress requiring expertise from multiple specialties. Whether you have attended the Cancer Cachexia Conference previously or not - the field needs your input. Register here: cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-registr...
April 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
@cancercachexia.bsky.social Conference Sep 25-27, 2025 - Abstract deadline for consideration of a short talk (open to all ranks) or "Next Gen" talk (open to pre- and post-doctoral trainees), May 2. Abstract deadline for poster presentation, June 13. Submit now: ccs.memberclicks.net/2025-abstracts
April 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What a way to kick off the conference, with 3 powerhouse women in science 👩💪 Register and submit an abstract today: www.cancercachexiasociety.org/2025-registr...
April 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our Trainee Talks on April 9 at 12:00 pm EDT. Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.
April 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Please join @cancercachexia.bsky.social April 2nd as we host Dr. Michelle Law for a Stories and Science seminar to talk about her work and her journey as a woman in science! Register here:
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March 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
March 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on March 12 at 12:00 pm EDT with Christian Frezza of University of Cologne, Germany.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.
March 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on March 12 at 12:00 pm EDT with Christian Frezza of University of Cologne, Germany.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.
March 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on February 12 at 12:00 pm EST with Anthony Coll of University of Cambridge, UK.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.
February 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on February 12 at 12:00 pm EST with Anthony Coll of University of Cambridge, UK.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.
February 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on January 15 at 12:00 pm EST with Andrea Bonetto, University of Colorado, US.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.
January 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on January 15 at 12:00 pm EST with Andrea Bonetto, University of Colorado, US.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See cancercachexiasociety.org for link.
January 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Oncology nurses play a crucial role in supporting people with @cancercachexia.bsky.social Check out the latest Oncology Nursing Podcast from the Oncology Nursing Society with @teresazimmers.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaVJ...
Episode 343: Cancer Cachexia: How to Support Your Patients
YouTube video by Oncology Nursing Society
www.youtube.com
December 29, 2024 at 2:52 PM
More hope for weight losing cancer patients, with Endevica Bio announcing a Phase 2 clinical trial for their experimental cachexia drug TCMCB07. The trial is aimed at preventing weight loss in certain cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy:
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Endevica Bio to Start Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Drug to Prevent Weight Loss in Cancer Patients
/PRNewswire/ -- Endevica Bio, a privately held company developing first-in-class peptide drug candidates, today announced the start of a Phase 2 clinical trial...
www.prnewswire.com
December 27, 2024 at 1:27 PM
December 24, 2024 at 9:26 PM
A reflection on cancer research over the past year, by NCI Director Dr. Rathmell, includes mention of cancer cachexia and the ponsegromab trial data. We are making progress!
www.cancer.gov/news-events/...
One Year in Cancer Research and Much to Celebrate
NCI Director Dr. Kimryn Rathmell reviews some of the most noteworthy cancer research findings from 2024, including advances in immunotherapy for children with cancer, a potential therapy for cachexia,...
www.cancer.gov
December 22, 2024 at 9:08 PM