ONCOLOGY Vol 39, Issue 7 Volume 39 Issue 7 Pages: 294-296 GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Weight Change in Patients With Breast Cancer Sherry Shen, MD , Bethina Liu, MD , Chad Fanti, MD Patients with breast cancer experience significant weight loss after using GLP-1 receptor agonists, highlighting potential benefits for obesity management in this population
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One practical consideration: during the first 2-4 weeks on GLP-1 therapy, nausea can make fasting more uncomfortable
Hospitals have access to the publicly available version of the CMS Grouper used to group ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes to MS-DRGs
Focus on adequate protein intake (1.2-1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight daily, if appropriate and if kidney function is normal) to preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss