Caledonian Cachexia Collaborative

A multidisciplinary group from across Scotland researching cancer cachexia

[Carla Prado, PhD, RD, FCAHS @DrCarlaPrado]

💪Sarcopenia isn’t just a muscle condition, it’s a major health risk.

Our new paper,
https://t.co/58rWsGdLek "Health outcomes of sarcopenia: a consensus report by the outcome working group of the Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia (GLIS)" brings together a global team of experts to examine the serious health consequences of sarcopenia, including significantly higher risks of mortality, falls and fractures, and reduced quality of life.

Our study was conducted as part of the Global Leadership Initiative on Sarcopenia (GLIS) working group, contributing to the global effort to standardize and improve the diagnosis of sarcopenia and related conditions.

Great leadership and teamwork across our global group: @DrGustavoDuque, Charlotte Beaudart et al.

[SCWD @SCWDnews]

On #CancerSurvivorsDay, we highlight the ongoing burden of cancer #cachexia.
SCWD supports research & collaboration to improve outcomes for survivors.
Join us in Rome this December: https://t.co/rkJ39sMFGQ

#SCWD2025 #MuscleWasting #CancerResearch #SCWDConference2025

[Cancer Cachexia Society @CancerCachexia]

@CancerCachexia Society Education Committee invites you to our seminar on May 14 at 12:00 pm EDT with Barry Laird, University of Edinburgh and Kristin Solheim Hustad, Oslo University.
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
Sign up via link at: https://t.co/9FZqW5DXH1

[Barry Laird @laird_barry]

@MarcusDGon @SCWDnews @CancerCachexia @Existential_Doc https://t.co/3yYg64okF7 the elephant in the room! Cachexia matters -please complete - 2 minutes survey. @Existential_Doc @UKASCC

[Cancer Cachexia Society @CancerCachexia]

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia 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: https://t.co/nyX6UWpBdu

[Cancer Cachexia Society @CancerCachexia]

Pre- and Postdoctoral trainees: please submit your abstract for the @CancerCachexia Conference by May 2 to be considered for a "Next Gen" talk: https://t.co/nyX6UWpBdu It's a great opportunity on an international stage. 2023 "Next Gen" speaker, Dr. Paige Arneson-Wissink agrees:

[Cancer Cachexia Society @CancerCachexia]

@CancerCachexia 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: https://t.co/77U2vnbaWx

[SCWD @SCWDnews]

Are you working on #Research in #Sarcopenia, #Cachexia, or #MuscleWasting?
Abstract submission is open for the 18th International Conference on Sarcopenia, Cachexia & Wasting Disorders, happening Dec 11-13, 2025, in Rome.

Start preparing your submission! https://t.co/GsBqJVyhUh

[Cancer Cachexia Society @CancerCachexia]

Cancer Cachexia is unintentional weight loss caused by tumors. Education and awareness are critical for patients and caregivers, and to progress. The Cancer Support Community have created an excellent educational document on cachexia. Link in the comments.

[Barry Laird @laird_barry]

Our 6th and final review on #cachexia endpoints published thxs ⁦@SCWDnews⁩ ⁦@RichSkipworth⁩ ⁦@leorbrown⁩ ⁦@MichaelSYule⁩ ⁦@EdinUni_IGC⁩ and others ⁦@PRC_Palliation⁩ https://t.co/aWupeq8GM0

[Voronoi Health Analytics Inc. @VoronoiHealth]

Researchers at @EdinburghUni , @EdinSurg. @RCSEd, @StColumbas, @UofGlasgow used DAFS for CT body composition analyses of 465 patients with oesophagogastric cancer in a 2-year study period to compare Fearon’s consensus definition and the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria of cachexia. We offer on-premises, no-code software solutions armed with the most advanced medical image quantification AI available to empower the scientists of today.

Check out their insightful research at: https://t.co/c9z8JNqUyq

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

Scientists are now organizing events, called Stand Up for Science, on 7 March in Washington, D.C., and state capitals. https://t.co/fhMS1HI3YW @NewsfromScience

[Teresa Zimmers @TeresaZimmers]

@CancerCachexia shares the Feb 2025 WCX Quarterly Newsletter. Note upcoming events: Community Meeting on March 17. WCX Stories & Science Seminar with Michelle Law, PhD on April 2, 2025. Spotlight on Dr. Marilia (Mila) Seelander https://t.co/VwV3DTOf0Y

[Prof Steve Wigmore @ProfW_edinsurg]

Just a reminder that we still have some @edinsurg_online scholarships available, ESO Global , @ASiTofficial bursaries, MSc in Patient Safety & Clinical Human Factors and Ophthalmology scholarships, closing date 5th May for all except ASiT which is 2nd June @edinsurg @RCSEd @

[Cancer Cachexia Society @CancerCachexia]

Clinical Trials Advisory Board – ‘... CTAB provided specific, thorough feedback that was diverse in its perspective and immediately actionable in revising our submission, and our project was made meaningfully stronger as a result.’ MD Anderson Center
https://t.co/MKapNiOUiv

[SCWD @SCWDnews]

The Career Café organised during the #SCWDConference2024 in Washington DC offered young scientists the opportunity to learn and seek career related guidance from an SCWD mentor in a relaxed café setting.

#Sarcopenia #Cachexia #SCWD2024 #CarrerCafe #Knowledgesharing

[Barry Laird @laird_barry]

@RichSkipworth presents multimodal cachexia treatment @SCWDnews in Washington DC @Caleycachexia

[Cancer Cachexia Society @CancerCachexia]

The Education Committee of the @CancerCachexia Society invites you to our seminar on December 11 at 12:00 pm EST with Alessandro Laviano, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. 
Seminars are open to everyone, please share!
See https://t.co/9FZqW5DXH1 for link.