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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with advanced cancers who receive OHR/AVR118 solution for injection into the skin can achieve improvement in quality of life. Based on a previous study in patients with AIDS, possible benefits may include improved appetite and strength; weight gain, improved mood; and decreased fatigue.
RATIONALE: Screening tests may identify people with cancer who are at high risk of losing weight and help doctors plan better treatment. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well a new screening tool works in predicting weight loss in patients with cancer.