Several factors can contribute to carotenemia in cancer patients:
1. Nutritional Imbalance: Patients often undergo dietary changes, either due to cancer treatment or the disease itself, leading to an increased intake of carotene-rich foods. 2. Metabolic Changes: Cancer can alter metabolic pathways, affecting the way the body processes carotenoids. 3. Liver Dysfunction: Liver involvement in cancer can impair the metabolism of carotenoids, leading to their accumulation in the blood. 4. Malabsorption: Conditions like pancreatic cancer may cause malabsorption syndromes, where fats and fat-soluble vitamins are inadequately absorbed.
